Definicja parental leave

The employee entitlement to a period of leave for the purpose of raising a child.

Entitlement to parental leave is permitted for mothers or fathers, as long as they were employees prior to the birth of the child.

Employees cannot be dismissed during this period.

The length of parental leave and payment during this period depend on company provisions and the legal regulations in place in the respective country.

In Germany, as of July 1, 1989, parental leave was extended from 12 months to 15 months for children born on or after July 1, 1989. As of July 1, 1990, parental leave was extended to 18 months for children born on or after July 1, 1990.