Parental Leave (Czech Republic)

Act No. 262/2006 Coll., Labour Code § 196

Parental Leave Parental leave must be granted to employees on request. Parental leave can be taken at any time from the end of maternity leave (for mothers) or the date of birth (for fathers) to the extent requested by the employee. It can last at a maximum until the child reaches 3 years of age. Pay – Employees are entitled to 70% of their average earnings for the period of parental leave.