Special leave if you are not the birth mother of the child

You are entitled to three days of paid leave following the birth of a child, if you are not the birth mother, or after the adoption of a child. If you are the birth mother, you are eligible for maternity leave.

You must take your leave within five days after the date of birth or adoption.

However, your entitlement to this special leave is also subject to the following provision: You are eligible to receive a total of three days of paid leave per calendar year, prorated to the length of your contract, for all of the following leaves combined: this leave (special leave if you are not the birth mother), bereavement leave, leave for moving, leave for family obligations and leave for your wedding. For example, if you use one day for this leave, you will have two remaining days of leave to use towards any of the other leaves listed above for the rest of the calendar year.