Paternity leave, or leave for the father to give birth, is a legal right. Here’s what you need to know about maternity leave for men, which starts on the day the baby is born..
Maternity leave for men
Maternity leave is also available for men. In our country, fathers have the right to leave after birth, just like maternity leave. according to Labor Law No. 4857, a working man can use paternity leave when his wife gives birth. This is called paternity leave . Legally, paternity leave is 5 days. This 5-day paternity leave is not deducted from the person’s salary. In other words, paternity leave is paid leave. In addition to these, in case of adoption, paternity leave is legally granted for 3 days.
How much is paternity leave?
As of 2020, paternity leave is 5-10 days for civil servants and workers, although it varies. Maternity leave for fathers is granted for the father to support the mother and spend time with the newborn baby.
Paternity leave periods differ for civil servants, that is, for employees subject to the pension fund and for employees with SSI. Employees subject to the pension fund have the right to 10 days of paternity leave under the title of excuse leave according to the Law No. 657 on civil servants. Their wages are not deducted during the 10 days of leave in question. Employees affiliated to the SSI are subject to Law No. 4857 and the paid leave period is 5 days.
When does paternity leave start?
Leave for men whose wives have given birth is a form of paid leave that is practiced in many parts of the world. Paternity leave, which is granted to the father to help the mother, spend time with the baby and support the care of the newborn, can last for months in some countries and a few days in others. Paternity leave is granted to a father whose wife gives birth. However, unlike maternity leave, it cannot be used before the birth. It starts on the day of the birth.
If your birth falls on a Holiday!
according to Law No. 4857, the phrase “working day” is not included in maternity leave, so maternity leave does not include working days. Therefore, when the birth falls on a weekend, these days are also included in the leave. In other words, when the birth falls on Sunday, one day of the father’s 5-day maternity leave is included in Sunday and he has to start work on Friday.
Where to apply for paternity leave?
It is enough to write a petition to the institution you work for paternity leave. The paternity leave petition should include information such as the date the mother will give birth, the name, surname and signature of the prospective father requesting the leave.
Duties of Fathers
Fathers whose partner is in labor can be much more involved in the process by helping the mother. Helping the mother and taking care of the baby strengthens the bond between father and baby. Breastfeeding, putting the baby to sleep, bathing, dressing the baby several times a day, doing the laundry, and doing the work necessary to ensure that the baby is well enough to eat, can be very tiring for the mother after the birth. During this period, the father can take on tasks such as sterilizing and preparing items such as bottles and breast pumps for use, organizing the baby’s bag after going out and returning home, checking for missing items such as diapers or baby wipes, burping and changing the baby.