Parental Leave in Iceland. Bringing the Fathers In
3The Icelandic Act on Maternity/Paternity and Parental Leave underwent significant changes in the year 2000. The leave was extended from six months to nine, parents who were active in the labor market were paid 80 % of their average salaries during the leave and the payments were to come from a spec...
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| Summary: | 3The Icelandic Act on Maternity/Paternity and Parental Leave underwent significant changes in the year 2000. The leave was extended from six months to nine, parents who were active in the labor market were paid 80 % of their average salaries during the leave and the payments were to come from a specific fund, financed through an insurance levy. The leave was furthermore distributed so that fathers were given three months ’ leave, mothers three months and the parents were given three months to share as they wished. The Act has been well received by society and around 90 % of fathers take advantage of their right, using on average 97 days while mothers use an average of 180 days. |
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