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Special Feature<br />
DEN<strong>MAR</strong>K<br />
Second in line to be ranked is Denmark. The country<br />
strongly believes being a parent should not come<br />
in the way of improving life either professionally<br />
and or personally. So, what did they do?<br />
The Danish Maternity Leave Act describes what<br />
you are entitled to as an employee by law in terms<br />
of leave. There are also benefits related to maternity<br />
and parental leave that are determined by the<br />
employer and or employee agreement. In practical<br />
terms, there are three types of leave related to<br />
having a child: leave during pregnancy, maternity<br />
leave and parental leave.<br />
By law, parents are entitled to a maximum of 52<br />
weeks of leave. You read that right. 52 weeks equals<br />
to one year of paid leave. However, the total<br />
amount may not necessarily involve your full salary.<br />
Furthermore, Denmark employs a universal health<br />
care system in which citizens receive mostly free<br />
medical care. Higher education is also free.<br />
Although the country's tax rate is among the<br />
highest in the world, it sure knows how to keep its<br />
citizens happy!<br />
If you're travelling to Denmark, here are<br />
recommended places to go: The Little Mermaid<br />
sculpture at Copenhagen, 19th-century amusement<br />
park Tivoli Gardens and this one is particularly for<br />
the avid Instagrammers: Nyhavn (New Harbour)<br />
with its multi-coloured houses and cafes dotting<br />
the quayside.<br />
According to Danish laws, parents who are expecting a<br />
child are entitled to one year of paid leave<br />
The Little Mermaid sculpture at Copenhagen<br />
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The multi-coloured houses and cafes<br />
at Nyhavn (New Harbour)
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