Only 18 per cent of dads to take proposed paternity leave

Only 18 per cent of dads-to-be will consider taking all of the proposed six month paternity leave when it comes into effect next year.

The new paternity legislation will mean mothers will be able to transfer the second half of their year-long maternity leave to the father.

Research undertaken by Orange, found that money concerns were the main reason from stopping dads taking their entitled leave, with a quarter stating they wouldn’t take any time off at all.

The new legislation comes into effect from April 2011.