About the new paternity leave system?

Samer2010 · Post by **Samer2010** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:32 am

Hi Forum,

I read an article about the new paternity leave system on: (http://yle.fi/uutiset/new_dads_given_mo ... me/6430450). The article literally states:

"Eighteen of these days can be taken while the mother is at home on maternity allowance, according to Finland's social security provider Kela.

The remaining paternity allowance days can be taken once the mother returns to work. If fathers wish, they can use their full entitlement of 54 days after their partner re-enters work life.".

My simple question is, What if the mother does NOT work? I mean, What is the mother is a housewife - Will the father be allowed to use their full entitlement of 54 days while the mother is at home as well?

I would really appreciate if someone explain how the father can benefit from the paternity leave if the mother isn't working at all?

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Rip · Post by **Rip** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:47 am

Samer2010 wrote:Will the father be allowed to use their full entitlement of 54 days while the mother is at home as well?

yes, but she can not be paid maternity or parental benefits or child home care benefit for that period.

Samer2010 · Post by **Samer2010** » Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:52 pm

@Rip
Thank you for your prompt response, I appreciate that.

vkn2001 · Post by **vkn2001** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:12 pm

Rip wrote:
Samer2010 wrote:Will the father be allowed to use their full entitlement of 54 days while the mother is at home as well?
yes, but she can not be paid maternity or parental benefits or child home care benefit for that period.

what if she has another child to take care at home?

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:53 pm

vkn2001 wrote: what if she has another child to take care at home?

Basically one parent is supposed to be able to take care of them both.

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