Duration: 16 weeks (8 weeks before birth and 8 weeks after birth).

Allowance: Maternity allowance is paid by social security and is based on the average salary of the last 3 months.

Employer Contributions: Employers are required to continue contributing 1.53% to the Pension Fund (Vorsorgekasse) during maternity leave. However, no salary is paid directly by the employer.

Duration: Up to 1 week per year, with the possibility of an extension for an additional week if a relative in the household requires care (e.g., a sick child).

Allowance: Salary is paid by the employer for the first week, followed by a caregiver allowance after this period.

3 Working Days: For the death of a spouse, partner, parent, or child.

1 Working Day: For the death of a sibling, parent-in-law, or grandparent.

3 Working Days: For the employee’s own wedding.

1 Working Day: For the wedding of a sibling, parent, or child.

2 Working Days: For relocating to a new residence.

1 Working Day: For the birth of a partner's or spouse's child.

Time necessary for doctor visits upon certification.

Duration: Until 2 years after childbirth, with a minimum of 2 months.

Childcare Allowance: Paid by social security.

Protection: Employees are protected against termination or dismissal for 4 weeks after the leave.

Duration: No legal entitlement, but can be agreed upon for a minimum of 2 months up to a maximum of 12 months.

Education Allowance: Paid by the Public Employment Service.