Table 2.
Parental Leave Entitlements (in Months) in Europe and Canada, 2008
| Country | Total Leave | Leave Exclusive to Fathers | Paid Leave | Paid ≥ 2/3 Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 24 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| Belgium | 9.5 | 3 | 9.5 | 4 |
| Canada | 12 | 0 | 11.5 | 0 |
| Denmark | 12 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 12 |
| Finland | 38 | 1 | 38 | 11 |
| France | 37.5 | 0.5 | 10 | 4 |
| Germany | 39.5 | 2 | 17.5 | 15 |
| Greece | 16 | 6.5 | 10 | 8 |
| Iceland | 15 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Ireland | 16 | 3.5 | 6 | 6 |
| Italy | 14.5 | 4 | 10.5 | 4.5 |
| Netherlands | 16 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Norway | 34.5 | 14 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Portugal | 36 | 5 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Spain | 72 | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Sweden | 36.5 | 18 | 16.5 | 13 |
| Switzerland | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| United Kingdom | 18.5 | 3.75 | 9.5 | 1.5 |
Sources: Peter Moss (ed.), International Review of Leave Policies and Related Research, 2009 (London: Employment Relations Research Series no. 102, University of London, 2009); Rebecca A. Ray, A Detailed Look at Parental Leave Policies in 21 OECD Countries (Washington, D.C.: Center for Economic Policy Research, 2008).