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5d ago

France Delays New Birth Leave to July 2026

Officials cite required updates to employer HR software along with social-security systems for calculating and paying the benefit.

D’une durée d’un ou deux mois, le congé de naissance pourra être fractionné en deux périodes d’un mois.
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Le congé de naissance a été repoussé à juillet 2026
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Overview

  • The new leave will last one to two months and is designed to be taken in addition to existing maternity and paternity entitlements.
  • It applies to children born or adopted from January 1, 2026, with an exceptional window allowing parents of children arriving between January 1 and May 31, 2026, to take the leave through the end of 2026.
  • Indemnisation levels will be set by decree, with the government having indicated during parliamentary debates a target of 70% of net pay for the first month and 60% for the second.
  • The Health Ministry warns that the accelerated timetable compared with original plans could bring heavier administrative steps and potential delays in payments.
  • The rollout timeline shifted from an initial July 2027 start to January 1, 2026, after a National Assembly vote on December 18, and has now been reset to July 2026.