Home » HR practices » Switzerland: Allianz’s Swiss subsidiary now granting eight weeks of paternity leave Switzerland: Allianz’s Swiss subsidiary now granting eight weeks of paternity leave Through . Published on 09 June 2021 à 11h15 - Update on 22 September 2021 à 16h18 Resources So that fathers can better welcome the arrival of their child (including adoption) and achieve a better balance between their professional and personal lives, Allianz Suisse has decided to extend employees’ paternity leave from two to eight weeks. This new provision, which also applies to same-sex couples, goes well beyond Swiss legislation, which sets 10 working days of paternity leave. “Society is evolving and needs are changing rapidly. This new regulation in favor of fathers also allows us to strengthen our position as a modern, family-friendly company, because nothing is more important in life than family,” said Severin Moser, CEO of Allianz Switzerland in a statement. The extended paternity leave comes into effect retroactively on January 1, 2021, and can be taken on a weekly or daily basis. “This improves our attractiveness as an employer, especially since this increased flexibility applies not only to paternity leave but also to maternity leave and our working time models,” the CEO added. Finally, Allianz Suisse also allows employees to reduce attendance by 20% for up to 12 months after the birth and to take up to eight weeks of unpaid leave. Parenthood Need more info ? Contact mind's on-demand study service Which service do you want to contact :WritingCommercial serviceTechnical SupportFirst name Last name Organization Function email* Object of the message Your messageRGPD J’accepte la politique de confidentialité.PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Essentials Les dernières publications Supporting parenthood in the workplace: a win-win strategy Supporting employee carers: a CSR challenge Analyzes Les dernières publications Paternity leave: data observations from 41 countries EU: during H1 2022 five EU Member States have raised their minimum salary levels