Sick or unemployed? In the Netherlands, you'll be fine

If we look at unemployment benefits, parental leave and paid sick leave, the Netherlands scores high in comparison with the other fourteen surveyed EU countries. The top three is headed by Denmark, France and Spain. They provide the best social services for the population.

"Employment and working conditions are complex responsibilities for governments," said Andrew Chamberlain of Glassdoor. "Finding the right balance is never easy. No government has an unlimited budget, but the Netherlands is extremely generous when it comes to paid parental leave and sick leave. "

Unemployment

Need some work? Then you're the best in Denmark. People who are unemployed get namely a payment of 90 percent of their final salary for up to two years. The study shows that the Netherlands and Belgium also offer attractive features, depending on the working hours and delivered social contributions.

Disease

The differences between countries regarding sick leave are paid considerably. Paid sick leave is most favorable in the Netherlands, which holds up to 104 weeks may be absent. You will receive during the period 70 percent of your salary. Swiss workers are paid at least three weeks in Ireland is dependent on the provisions in the contract.

Newly crowned Mom

If you've just expanded your household with a child, you are assured of at least fourteen weeks of leave as a mother in every European country. The longest period of leave is offered in the United Kingdom (52 weeks), followed by Ireland (42 weeks). In the Netherlands, you are entitled to a total of 16 weeks leave.

In terms of salary received new mothers throughout their maternity leave in the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Austria and Spain, 100 percent of the final salary. Less favorable denotes a mother in Ireland, the lowest continued payment offers. Of the 42 weeks of leave are being paid 26, with a fixed amount of € 230 per week.

father leave

Father leave is not regulated within the European Union. Thereby running the very rights set for new fathers. Finnish fathers are eligible for 45 days' leave, followed by Spain (15) and France (11). German, Irish and Swiss father get nothing.

Days off

With eight public holidays and twenty certain statutory holidays Netherlands scores poorly in comparison with other European countries. In comparison, Sweden, France and Denmark have a minimum of 25 days per year, where the holidays are yet to be tallied. Especially Spain, with 14 days, a hot spot for national holidays.

Source: http://www.metronieuws.nl/ by Els Anchor Photo: ANP / Robin Lonkhuijsen