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ARTICLE · 24 JULY 2024

What Is Paternity Leave? How Many Days Is Paternity Leave?

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Paternity leave is a legal right that allows fathers of newborn children to take time off work to spend with their families for a certain period. This leave is crucial for working fathers...

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Civan Güneş
Civan Güneş
Kerem Akdağ
Kerem Akdağ

Paternity leave is a legal right that allows fathers of newborn children to take time off work to spend with their families for a certain period. This leave is crucial for working fathers to support their families and spend time with their babies after birth. Under the Turkish Labor Law, paternity leave is subject to specific rules and durations. In this article, we will answer all the details and questions about paternity leave.

How Many Days is Paternity Leave?

According to the Turkish Labor Law, paternity leave is determined as 5 days. This leave period applies to fathers with worker status and can be used from the date of birth. For public employees, this period is set at 10 days. The duration of the leave can be extended through an agreement between the employee and employer, or through individual or collective labor agreements. For example, some private sector employers may offer longer periods, while different arrangements can be made at some workplaces

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