Parental leave
Mother
If you are going to be a MOTHER - read about your rights and possibilities.
On this page you will also find the forms which you have to use in connection with taking leave and further information about time limits for submitting the forms.
In the FAQ-section, you will find answers to any questions you might have on taking parental leave.
Father/Non-birth mother
If you are going to be a FATHER/NON-BIRTH MOTHER - you can read about your rights and options - under this topic.
On this page, you will also find the forms you have to use in connection with taking leave as well as information about what you need to do in connection with deadlines for submission etc.
You will find answers to many frequently asked questions in the FAQ.
Adoptive parent
If you are going to be a parent - you can read about your rights and possibilities on this page here.
On the page, you will also find the forms you have to use in connection with taking leave and information about the time limits for submitting the forms.
In the FAQ-section, you will be able to find answers to any questions you might have on parental leave.
Twin births
If you are pregnant and giving birth to twins (or more children) - there are no special rules.
But you can read about your other rights and possibilities on this page here.
PhD Fellow
PhD students employed at the AU follow the same rules regarding parental leave as other AU employees. You can find guidelines and forms on this website. Please send the completed forms to your graduate school.
If you are not employed by the AU, you should contact your graduate school for more information.
Pension under leave
You earn the usual pension rights during all periods of leave. However, if you choose to extend your parental leave from 32 to 40 or 46 weeks, you do not earn the right to pension during the additional 8 or 14 weeks.
Researcher tax and parental leave
Read here, if you have researcher tax and are going on parental leave.
