- Will I be charged for care?
- Who is a Lead Maternity Carer?
- Who can be your LMC?
- How do I find my LMC?
- What causes morning sickness?
- What's safe to eat?
- Why take folic acid tablets?
- Where should I give birth?
- What about childbirth education?
- How much parental leave do I get?
- What do I tell my other children?
- What do I need to buy?
- What are the symptoms of a miscarriage?
How much parental leave do I get?
In New Zealand, working mums are entitled to 14 weeks paid leave, paid at 100 percent of their average weekly earnings up to a maximum payment cap of $407.36. Visit the Department of Labour's website to find out whether you are eligible and what your entitlements are. If you are unemployed you are not entitled to paid parental leave, but may be entitled to the parental tax credit.
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