Important changes to parental leave
According to NAV.no, in 2019 there will be important changes in applying for parental leave. It is supposed to be an easier and less complicated process than it was before. Additionally, NAV will require fewer attachments from applicants, which is to be a significant facilitation for future beneficiaries.
New rules
Important information is. That in order to go on parental leave under the new rules, the application should be submitted as soon as possible in the last six weeks of 2018. Otherwise, the benefit will be paid according to the rules in force in the current year.
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Some of the new rules this year
It is worth knowing that some of the new rules will already apply this year. Mainly those related to the process of applying for parental leave. From the end of October, it will not be necessary to confirm dates for pregnant women who are employed on the basis of an employment contract. Additionally, employers will not have to send their employees' salary declarations. They will be able to do this digitally via Altinn.no.
Important changes to parental leave. New rules for calculating the amount
From January 1, 2019, new rules for calculating the amount of parental benefit will also apply. The basis will be the last three months preceding the first day of absence from work. This applies to both persons permanently employed by one employer, and those earning income from various sources.
If your employment relationship is shorter than 3 months, NAV benefit amount will calculate based on actual time worked. In this case, he will take into account one month's salary. However, if during the conversion period the employee had breaks at work or was on holiday leave. When calculating the amount of the benefit, NAV will take into account the remuneration that the Beneficiary would receive without interruption.
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– Parental leave for freelancers
Rules for calculating the amount of parental benefit for freelancers. They will be the same as in the case of people employed under a contract of employment. The conversion period is the last three months worked. However, if the income at that time was not regular, then this period is shortened to one month.
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However, if you are both a freelancer and an employee, the parental benefit you are entitled to will be calculated separately for each source of income. Both results will be summarized next. If in this case the received amount exceeds the basic rate six times. Then the greater weight will be placed on the salary you received under the employment contract.
