New Parental Leave Benefits Now in ForcFrom 1 December 2016, new social parameters will come into force concerning parental leave, etc., following the adoption of the relevant law on 3 November.

As a result, the standard minimum amount paid by the state for those taking parental leave will gross €11.1154/hour which computes to a minimum €1,922.96/month (minimum - up from €1,778.31 full-time or €889.15 half-time) to €3,204.94 (maximum), depending on one's salary in the preceding 12 months.

The minimum amount is the same at the minimum wage, €1,922.96/month (gross).