Status quo 2015.
You can claim for 15 natural days. Was supposed to have been amplified to a whole month by January 1st, but not approved by government.
Update per 1.1.2017 Amplification to 4 weeks now a fact! Apart from the 2 days ´permiso de nacimiento/birthleave´ that have to be taken directly after the birth.
UPDATE 1.3.2019 Royal Decree approved stating Paternity Leave at 8 weeks for 2019, as of April 1st, increasing to 12 in 2020 and 16, so equal to Maternity Leave, in 2021, with increasing part obligatory. Also, the ‘protection’ period against dismissal has been increased to 12 months.
More info in this FAQ from our website.
LINK TO FAQ ON PATERNITY LEAVE
Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.
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