New developments in other parent/paternity leave
20 Jun, 2024 by
Fathers and wives of women who have given birth are now entitled to leave from the other parent. Here's a look at the conditions to be met to qualify for this leave.
Until recently, working fathers were often only entitled to one or two days' leave when their child was born. From January 1, 2021, employees and the self-employed will be entitled to several days' paternity leave. In 2024, this leave was extended to the wives of women who have given birth. In the event of the death of one of the parents, the other parent's leave or the deceased parent's maternity leave passes to the surviving parent.
This article covers the following topics:
- paternity leave in Switzerland before and after January 1, 2021
- extension of leave to wives of women who have given birth
- duration of leave for the other parent
- conditions for granting daily allowances
- need to be insured under the AVS scheme
- requirement to have been gainfully employed
- specific situation of employees unable to work or unemployed
- duration of the other parent's leave
- time limit for benefiting from the other party's days off
- amount of compensation
- other party's leave and vacation days
- death of one of the parents and transfer of the deceased parent's leave to the surviving parent
- entitlement to other parent's leave in the event of termination of employment