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Patronato

Maternity and parental leave

Protection for pregnant workers and working parents.

What it is

These are the protections for pregnant workers and for parents caring for their children.

They include financial allowances and periods of leave from work, for both mothers and fathers.

How we help

The Patronato prepares your application and sends it to INPS (Italy's social security institute).

We help you decide how to use your leave and submit your applications on time.

Who it's for

  • Employees who are pregnant or have recently given birth
  • Working fathers, for paternity leave
  • Parents who want to take parental leave
  • Self-employed workers and those registered with the Gestione Separata (INPS fund for freelancers), where applicable
  • Adoptive and foster parents

Documents to bring

  • 1ID and codice fiscale (tax code)
  • 2Medical certificate of pregnancy showing the expected due date
  • 3Employer's details
  • 4The child's codice fiscale, after the birth
  • 5IBAN for payment, if the allowance is paid directly by INPS

Indicative list: depending on your situation we may ask for other documents.

FAQ

Maternity and parental leave: frequently asked questions

Paperwork to sort out? We take care of it.

Book an appointment or call us: we'll tell you straight away which documents you need and how long it takes.