Paternity Leave Calculator
Calculate your paternity leave duration, paid weeks, and estimated paternity pay based on your country's specific rules. Enter your partner's expected due date, country, and average weekly earnings to get instant calculations for your paternity leave entitlement.
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Examples
Example 1: UK Paternity Leave
A full-time employee in the UK earning £500 per week would be eligible for 2 weeks of paternity leave. The pay is £172.48/week or 90% of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower), totaling approximately £345 in paternity pay.
Example 2: Spain Paternity Leave
A Spanish employee earning €600 per week would receive 16 weeks of paternity leave at 100% of salary, totaling approximately €9,600 in paternity pay. Spain offers equal paternity and maternity leave duration.
Example 3: Canada Paternity Leave
A Canadian employee with 600 insurable hours earning $1,000 per week would receive 5 weeks of parental leave at 55% of earnings ($550/week), up to a maximum of $650/week, totaling approximately $2,750 in Employment Insurance benefits.
How This Calculator Works
The Paternity Leave Calculator uses country-specific rules to determine your eligibility, leave duration, and pay. Here's how it works:
- Enter your information: Provide your partner's expected due date (or your 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 paternity leave entitlement (typically 1-16 weeks depending on country).
- Pay calculation: It calculates your weekly and total paternity 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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