Maternity leave

Maternity leave for the self-employed

Self-employed people who have become fathers or co-parents are entitled to maternity leave. They can interrupt their professional activity for a maximum of twenty days or a maximum of forty half days, in a period of up to four months after birth.

Parental leave for employees

A father or co-parent may be absent from work for twenty days as an employee. This parental leave does not have to be taken consecutively, but within four months after the birth.