Applying for parental leave
You apply for parental leave and parental allowance from Kela. It's worth starting to plan in good time, and you also notify your employer of the leave.
You will need
- Online banking credentials
- Certificate of pregnancy or information about the child's birth
- Dates agreed with your employer
Steps
Learn about the types of leave
Find out about the pregnancy allowance, the parental allowance and how they are shared between parents. Check the current rules with Kela.
Plan together
Notify your employer
Apply for the benefit
Attach the certificates
Follow the decision
Plan for flexibility
Report changes
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