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We might not be living in Sweden but...

 
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Selina Gill

. . . since December 1999 parents (mothers and fathers) have been entitled to thirteen weeks
leave after the birth of their child.

However... the leave must generally be taken before the child is five years old. The parent must
have completed one year's continuous employment before they claim leave. The parent must
give at least twenty one days notice to take leave. The leave must be taken in blocks of at least
one week. The leave is unpaid.

No, we're not living in Sweden .