WeMoms
12 Mar 2024

11-day paternity leave

Men also have the right to enjoy the birth of their child. What does the law say about paternity leave?

  • In France, employed fathers can request 11 days of paternity leave from their employer, in addition to the 3 days automatically granted for childbirth.
  • In case of multiple births (twins, triplets, etc.), the duration of the leave increases to 18 days.
  • This right also applies to men who adopt a child.
  • Currently, paternity leave is optional, but the European Union is considering making it compulsory and extending its duration to encourage father involvement.

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Maysa
11 Jan 2024

Alright, so paternity leave is over 🥲. My boyfriend went back to work today and hopefully we both have a good day. 8 weeks was too short. He works 12hrs 3 days out the week and 7hrs on Thursday. If I need help or a break, my mom is right next door, thank the lord lol. Idk how I'll do it when I start back next month 😩. I want him to come back home and it's only been an hour lol. It snowed today though 🙂

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Sarah
23 Aug 2023

How long did ur men take off for paternity leave ? Mine is gonna go back after a month.

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Angela
Mine couple days they only gave him
23 Aug 2023

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Sarah
Mine can take up to 3 months with being paid 20 hours a week which is nice but not enough to cover our bills
23 Aug 2023

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Nanny
17 Sep 2022

Paternity leave ends tonight. I haven't had a night alone without my husband since having the baby. He works night shift and tonight will be my first night alone. I'm sad and scared. #paternityleave

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Carrien
I am 100% here with and for you!! My husband works swing shifts and he’s on nights for 4 nights…. I thought I was the only one sad and scared!!!
17 Sep 2022

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Niecy
Omg ima be so sick when my man has to go back to work😩 good luck mama you gots this 💪🏾
17 Sep 2022

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