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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the Netherlands, women are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave. During this period, they will receive 100% of their earnings, which are paid by the General Unemployment Fund.<ref>[http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-netherlands-holland-maternity-childcare The Netherlands (Holland) - Maternity Rights and Childcare]</ref> | In the Netherlands, women are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave. During this period, they will receive 100% of their earnings, which are paid by the General Unemployment Fund.<ref>[http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-netherlands-holland-maternity-childcare The Netherlands (Holland) - Maternity Rights and Childcare]</ref> Furthermore, if a parent wants to return to the workforce but only work part-time, this is typically allowed. According to some reports, the Netherlands has the world's highest rate of parents who work part-time.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/netherlands/how-to/page/netherlands-healthcare-pregnancy-birth-parental-leave Information about parental leave entitlement in the Netherlands...]</ref> | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== |
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