In Portugal, after the birth or adoption of a child, the mother and father are both entitled to parental leave.
Parental leave is covered under social security and compensates for the salary not received during the period when the parents are not working.
There are two types of parental leave: initial and extended. The initial period, which may be up to 150 days, includes the mandatory and exclusive periods for both the father and the mother. Extended parental leave lasts for an additional three months.
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