In Germany the regulation to get money for maternity/paternity leave is such that the state pays 2/3 of the regular income for 12 months. (12 months if only fa

In Germany the regulation to get money for maternity/paternity leave is such that the state pays 2/3 of the regular income for 12 months. (12 months if only father or mother take the offer, or 14 months if both parents choose to, so e.g. the mother gets 2/3 of her pay for 10 months, father gets his 2/3 for 4 months. You also can double the time for half the money.) Your employer, on the other hand, has to let you take unpaid leave for up to 3 years (I think, not precisely sure on that one) with a guarantee to continue your employment afterwards. Chris - currently on paternity leave :-)