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Increase SMP to be paid for at least 1 year on a % of 90-95

Submitted on Saturday 11th February 2017

Published on Monday 20th February 2017

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Signatures: 456

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Denmark

Petition Action

Increase SMP to be paid for at least 1 year on a % of 90-95

Petition Details

The miraculous bond between a mother and baby is so essential for the baby’s development in their first years. However current SMP is paid for a short period and not enough in percentage.
Increasing the SMP rate and duration will help mothers to take care of their babies for a longer duration.

Additional Information

Currently the SMP is paid as below in some European Countries:
Denmark:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100
Serbia:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100
Sweden:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 420 Days
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 80
Norway:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 36 to 46 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: Parental benefits paid at 100 per cent for the shorter duration of leave and 80 per cent for the longer option.


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