Monthly
17.35%
18%
Paid sick leave amounts to five days each year. Employees can also be eligible for social security benefits amounting to 100% of salary for up to six months (or twelve in the case of extensions).
Paid maternity leave is 14 weeks, split into six weeks before the due date and eight weeks after the birth. Maternity leave increases to 16 weeks in the case of multiple births. It can be extended by a further 11 weeks in cases of pregnancy/birth-related illnesses or up to 12 months if the child is hospitalized.
Paternity leave is covered by family allowance leave, which allows for ten days' paid leave after the birth of a child.
Provided they have a valid reason, an employer may terminate a contract at any time, but they must respect the notice periods set out in employment law.
Notice periods are stipulated in employment law and vary depending on occupation and salary.
Severance payments generally depend on an employee's length of service: Up to five years – 30% of monthly salary Between six and ten years – 35% of monthly salary Over ten years – 40% of monthly salary
Employees dismissed for gross negligence or misconduct are not entitled to severance pay.
Monthly
17.35%
18%
Paid sick leave amounts to five days each year. Employees can also be eligible for social security benefits amounting to 100% of salary for up to six months (or twelve in the case of extensions).
Paid maternity leave is 14 weeks, split into six weeks before the due date and eight weeks after the birth. Maternity leave increases to 16 weeks in the case of multiple births. It can be extended by a further 11 weeks in cases of pregnancy/birth-related illnesses or up to 12 months if the child is hospitalized.
Paternity leave is covered by family allowance leave, which allows for ten days' paid leave after the birth of a child.
Provided they have a valid reason, an employer may terminate a contract at any time, but they must respect the notice periods set out in employment law.
Notice periods are stipulated in employment law and vary depending on occupation and salary.
Severance payments generally depend on an employee's length of service: Up to five years – 30% of monthly salary Between six and ten years – 35% of monthly salary Over ten years – 40% of monthly salary
Employees dismissed for gross negligence or misconduct are not entitled to severance pay.