- Parental leave is divided into four different types of leave: pregnancy leave, maternity leave, paternity leave and parental leave.
- New parents are entitled to a combined total of 52 weeks’ leave. Some of the weeks are reserved for the mother, and you can allocate the rest between you.
- It depends on your job situation whether you can receive your salary or parental leave benefit while you are on leave.
Parental leave
New parents are entitled to take time off work when having a baby or adopting a child. During parental leave, you can either receive salary or parental leave benefit.
Good to know
What are your circumstances?
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Employee
If you’re taking parental leave as an employee, you must notify your employer. See a summary of what’s relevant to you as an employee at lifeindenmark.dk.
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Unemployed
Are you unemployed and on parental leave? You can receive parental leave benefit if you are a member of an A-kasse unemployment fund and you are entitled to unemployment benefit. See a summary of the rules for unemployed people at lifeindenmark.dk.
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Self-employed
Are you self-employed and going on parental leave? Then you have to apply for parental leave benefit yourself. See a summary of what’s relevant to you at lifeindenmark.dk.
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Students or newly qualified
If you are newly qualified or a student with regular work, you may possibly be able to receive parental leave benefit. Find out what’s relevant to you at lifeindenmark.dk.