Parental Leave Calculator
Calculate your parental leave duration, paid weeks, and estimated parental pay based on your country's specific rules. Enter your expected due date, country, and average weekly earnings to get instant calculations for your parental leave entitlement.
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Examples
Example 1: Sweden Parental Leave
Parents in Sweden can share 480 days (96 weeks) of parental leave, with 390 days paid at 80% of salary. If both parents earn €1,000 per week, they could receive approximately €31,200 each in parental pay (390 days ÷ 7 × 0.8 × €1,000).
Example 2: Canada Parental Leave
Canadian parents can share 40 weeks of parental leave, with 35 weeks paid through Employment Insurance at 55% of earnings. If a parent earns $1,000 per week, they would receive $550/week (up to $650 max), totaling approximately $19,250 for 35 weeks.
Example 3: Germany Parental Leave
German parents can take up to 3 years of parental leave (Elternzeit), with 14 months of Elterngeld (parental allowance) at 65% of net income. If a parent earns €2,000 net per month, they would receive €1,300 per month for 14 months, totaling approximately €18,200.
How This Calculator Works
The Parental Leave Calculator uses country-specific rules to determine your eligibility, leave duration, and pay. Here's how it works:
- Enter your information: Provide your expected due date (or leave start date), select your country, and enter your average weekly earnings.
- Eligibility check: The calculator checks if you meet your country's qualifying requirements (e.g., minimum weeks of employment, minimum earnings).
- Leave duration: Based on your country's rules, it calculates your total parental leave entitlement (varies significantly by country, from weeks to years).
- Pay calculation: It calculates your weekly and total parental pay based on your country's payment structure (percentage of earnings, fixed rates, or combinations).
- Results breakdown: You'll see a detailed breakdown of paid vs unpaid weeks, weekly pay amount, and total estimated pay.
Important: The calculator provides estimates based on general country rules. Your actual entitlement may vary based on your specific employment contract, employer policies, and local regulations. Always verify with your HR department or local authorities.
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