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How does the New Zealand PPL scheme compare?
Comparisons with overseas paid maternity leave
| Country |
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Duration |
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Payment rate |
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Maximum “weekly” rate in NZ$ |
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| Canada |
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15 weeks |
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55% of income to C$413/week
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$639 |
| France |
16 weeks |
100% to FRF469.66/day |
$775 |
| Germany |
14 weeks |
100% funded by insurance to DEM25/day (plus employer top-up)
|
100% of earnings |
| Sweden |
450 days |
80% to SEK273,000/annum
|
$1205 |
| Britain |
18 weeks |
6 weeks @ 90% and 12 weeks @ £75 (or all at £75/week)
|
$265 |
New Zealand
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12 weeks
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100% to $325/week
|
$325
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