From 1 July 2021 new extensions to paternity and new children leave come into effect, rising from the current 11 to 25 calendar days for a single child, and from 18 to 32 calendar days for more than one child. As such, fathers, or if applicable, the mother’s spouse, partner or person linked by a civil solidarity pact will see their total potential leave periods rise to 35 days when the three days of employer-paid legal childbirth leave are also included. Introduced by the Social Security Financing Act for 2021, this extended paternity leave is being financed by Social Security and can be taken within six months of the child’s birth.
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