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Parental Leave and Child Benefits in Spain
Find out about the maternity and paternity leave entitlements and childcare and childbirth benefits in Spain…
Statutory Maternity Leave
Statutory maternity leave in Spain is currently 16 weeks’ paid leave from work, of which six weeks must be taken after the birth. To qualify for this, the woman must have been registered with the social security office and made contributions for at least 180 days during the five years before the birth of the child. The mother also has the right to take one year unpaid leave after the maternity leave.
Fathers are entitled to 15 days’ paternity leave (depending on their job). In 2015 this will increase to 30 days. If there are complications for either the baby or the mother, the father is entitled to a longer period of leave.
Further Information
- Barelonabirth provides detailed information about pregnancy and birth: Click here
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