Elternzeit (parental leave)

How to notify your employer, by when, for how long, and what applies to part-time work, protection from dismissal and insurance. The data comes from the official pages of BMBFSFJ, Familienportal and the BEEG law.

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1Are you employed?

Yes, I have an employment contractNo: self-employed, unemployed or other

2When do you need Elternzeit?

The child is not born yetThe child is under threeThe child is aged 3 to 8

3Do you want to work part-time during Elternzeit?

No, entirely at home with the childYes, part-time

4What health insurance do you have?

Statutory (GKV)Private (PKV)

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