Paternity Policy

Paternity Policy
For administrative and support staff

Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University HR Department Policies & Processes Manual (April 2024), Section 3.7.4 Child Birth Leave, page 77.

3.7.4 Child Birth Leave
  1. When a child is born to a male employee during the course of his employment with the University, he shall be granted a paid leave for one (3) days.
  2. The employee should not defer or postpone this type of leave for more than a week from the child birth date.
  3. A birth certificate is required to be uploaded when requesting a Child Birth Leave.
  4. The University shall have the right to request supporting evidence for this type of leave.
  5. Child birth leaves require prior approval from line manager or supervisor and as per the Delegation of Authority Matrix.
For faculty members

Reproduced word for word from the Alfaisal University Faculty Handbook 2023-2024, Section 10.3.2 Birth of a Child Leave, page 77.

10.3.2 Birth of a Child Leave

Three (3) calendar day leave is granted to male employees during the first week after childbirth; female employees are excluded from this benefit as it is covered under the maternity leave benefit.

Full policy documents
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Admin: HR Manual (full document, page 77) Faculty: Faculty Handbook (full document, page 77)
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