Maternity leave: How many days does the father get?

Questioner

how many days does the father get when the baby is born

Lawyer

In principle lifelong, but I think you mean: how many days off? On the website Rijksoverheid.nl you will find the following: The spouse or partner of the mother of a newborn child is entitled to 2 days of paid maternity leave. An employer cannot refuse this leave. The spouse or partner can decide for themselves when to take the leave. The period in which this is possible is limited: If the child is born at home, the leave must be taken within 4 weeks of the birth. If the child is born in hospital, the leave must be taken within 4 weeks of the child's return home. Employees must report as soon as possible when they are taking maternity leave. This may be done verbally or in writing. The employer may not refuse this leave. The declaration of birth does not fall under maternity leave. The time required for this declaration falls under emergency leave. Employers are obliged to continue paying wages during maternity leave. Employers and employees can make agreements about withholding maternity leave on the extra vacation days. These are the vacation days that have been agreed on in addition to the minimum number of vacation days. These agreements must then be laid down in a collective labor agreement or in a scheme of the works council or staff representation with the employer. Good luck and congratulations in advance.