How many weeks is paid parental leave in Norway?
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In Norway, paid parental leave is provided for up to 46 weeks. Parents are entitled to receive 100% of their salary for the first 12 weeks, and 80% of their salary for the remaining 34 weeks. The leave is shared between the parents and can be taken at any time within the first three years of the child's life.
In Norway, both mothers and fathers are entitled to paid parental leave. The total duration of the leave is 49 weeks, which can be taken by either parent or split between both. The mother is entitled to take the first 15 weeks of leave, and the father or co-mother is entitled to take at least 10 weeks. The remaining weeks can be divided between the parents as desired. The parental leave period offers a maximum of 100% salary compensation for a certain period, then a lower rate after a certain time. It is designed to encourage parents to take time off work to bond with their newborns and to support shared caregiving responsibilities. The goal is to promote a healthy balance between family life and work.