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Maternity - paternity benefits

The Act on Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental Leave no 95/2000.

Who is entitled?
Parents, both the mother and father, are entitled to payments from the Maternity/Paternity Leave Fund, after he/she has been active in the domestic labour market for six consecutive months prior to the first day of the maternity/paternity leave. Parents who are studying or without attachment to the labour market are also entitled to benefits.

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