The Best Maternity Leave Policies in the World

Netherlands
Maternity Pay: 100%
Duration: 16 weeks

Paternity Pay: 100%
Duration: 2 days

Belgium
Maternity Pay: 75%*
Duration: 15 weeks
*82% for first 30 days, then 75%

Paternity Pay: 100%**
Duration: 10 days
**100% for three days, then 82%

Parental Leave: Fixed amount ***
Duration: 12 weeks ****
***Approx. EUR 653 per month net of taxes
****Was in the process of being extended to four

New Zealand
Maternity Pay: 100%
Duration: 14 weeks

Paternity Pay: 100%*
Duration: 1-2 weeks
*Paid if the partner transfers the statutory entitlement after taking less than 14 weeks of maternity leave.

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