- 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
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.