Days of Leave and Other Benefits for Employees With Children
Greek legislation provides a range of benefits and types of leave for working parents, related to the birth, upbringing, daily care, and education of children. The following is a detailed overview of the main categories of leave under current labor legislation, as well as the tax benefits available to working parents. Leave for working parents • Maternity Leave (Childbirth & Postpartum) Maternity leave is granted to working women for a total duration of 17 weeks, of which 8 weeks precede childbirth and 9 weeks follow it (Article 11 of Law 2874/2000). In cases of premature birth, any unused leave from the pre-birth period...
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