Is parental leave applicable for a male employee whose family is outside the country?

Hello,

Both male and female employees are entitled to five days of paid parental leave. This leave can be taken within six months of the child's birth.

While the law doesn't explicitly state that the child must be born within the UAE, the general understanding and implementation of the law is that the leave is granted regardless of the child's birthplace.

Greetings,

Maternity leave is only for breastfeeding women, but you can send your work contract on WhatsApp to inform you correctly.

Dear Questioner,

Whether a male employee whose child is born outside his country can take parental leave depends on several factors: national laws regarding parental leave in the UAE, company-specific policies on family-related leaves, and any residency requirements that might apply.

Therefore, it is crucial for him to check both legal frameworks and organizational guidelines before making any assumptions about his eligibility.

The law gives the father 5 days off to take care of his child. If the child is in another country, there is no care for him from the father's side.