Paid Parental Leave for Grandparents in Sweden

Paid Parental Leave for Grandparents in Sweden

In a world first move, Sweden has introduced legislation allowing grandparents to receive paid parental leave while caring for their grandchildren.  The new law, which took effect last year, enables grandparents to step in and get paid for looking after their grandchildren for up to 3 months of the child’s first year.

The goal is to provide Swedish families with greater flexibility and support in managing childcare, particularly during the early stages of a child’s life.

Sweden was the first country in the world to implement paid parental leave for fathers, a milestone achieved 50 years ago.

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