Entitlement to paternity allowance
The following conditions entitle for paternity allowance:
- In the last 9 month before the child was born you were insured according to the AHV-law and employed for at least 5 months during that time.
- You are regarded as employee or independent on the day of birth.
You can take the leave days all together, week-wise or as single days. They can be taken within a 6 months delay from birth.