Roca Alvarez v Sesa Start Espana

Although Roca Alvarez v Sesa Start Espana relates to Spanish rights to time off for breastfeeding, it may lead to claims from UK fathers that the additional paternity leave entitlement, which is due to come into effect from April 2011, is discriminatory and unlawful.The case concerned “breastfeeding leave”, a benefit that was originally restricted to mothers in Spain but, over time, extended to either parent to assist with the care of a new baby. But entitlement to this leave for either parent was conditional on the mother being an employee.