https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umlage_U2 https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umlage_U2 In Germany companies get reimbursed100% 6 weeks before and 8 weeks after b

https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umlage_U2 https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umlage_U2 In Germany companies get reimbursed100% 6 weeks before and 8 weeks after birth, which is motherhood protection leave during which mothers are not allowed to work with regular pay (part of which comes from health insurance, the rest from the employer) Parental leave is unpaid but you cannot fire someone for or during taking it.