Helsinki, Nov 7, 2024 (AFP) - Finnish dads staying home longer: government agency

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2024-11-07

Paternity leaves in Finland have nearly doubled in length following a 2022 reform of the parental leave system to make it more equal, the social benefits agency said Thursday. The reform granted both parents equal amounts of leave for the first time: 160 days each of paid leave, to be used before the child turns two years old. Sixty-three of the days can be transferred to the other parent, if desired. The reform was aimed at providing more flexi......

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