How paternity leave works

The paternity leave is a worker's right to receive a subsidy during the days of suspension of his contract in case of the birth of a child. It is important to know how paternity leave works if in a short time we are in one of these situations, to be able to inform us of the duration and conditions.

Steps to follow:

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The duration of this period will be 13 days, extendable in up to 2 more days for each of the children from the second.

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In addition, we must know that those 13 days will automatically be converted into 20 if the new member arrives in a large family or when a family member with a disability equal to or greater than 33% lives in it.

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It is interesting to know that we can also try to agree with our company a part-time regime for our paternity leave. Therefore, in the case of the 13 days they would become 26 days working part-time.

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It should be noted that, in addition to these days, the father will be able to enjoy two days of retributive leave for the birth of the child, which correspond to the day of the child's birth and the day after the birth.

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Paternity leave is compatible with maternity leave . In addition, it is important to know that it can only be requested in the first nine months of the child's life.

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As for the economic benefit, it is a subsidy equivalent to 100% of the regulatory base established for the temporary disability benefit for common contingencies.

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All benefits involve some requirements and in the case of paternity leave as well. It is essential, therefore, to be affiliated, in discharge or in a high assimilated situation . In addition, it will also be necessary to have paid 180 days during the 7 years immediately prior to the birth, or 360 days throughout the entire working life.

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It is necessary to formalize a petition, which will be resolved and notified with a maximum of 30 days after receipt of the request in the National Institute of Social Security. You can see here the steps to follow on how to ask for paternity leave.