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Notice of maternity, paternity or parental leave, in German (Liechtenstein)
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For employees in Liechtenstein expecting or having had a child, in German: notifies the employer of 20 weeks' maternity leave, two weeks' paternity leave or up to four months' parental leave (§ 1173a Art. 34a–34c ABGB), with start, end and the split you want, three months ahead where possible (Art. 34f). It asks for written confirmation and, if the employer wants to postpone, written reasons. Send it by registered post or hand it over.
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- Last updated November 4, 2026
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When to use this document
- You are expecting a baby and work in Liechtenstein.
- You want to give your employer written notice of your maternity leave in good time.
- Your child has been born and you want to take paternity or parental leave.
- You commute to Liechtenstein from Switzerland or Austria and plan parental leave in parts.
What you fill in
The details the document asks for.
- Employee
- Employee's address
- Employer
- Employer's registered address
- City
- Date
- Type of leave: maternity, paternity or parental leave
- Child's date of birth or expected date of birth
- Start date
- Leave ends on
- How you will take parental leave (periods; full-time, part-time or in parts)
Common questions
- How much maternity, paternity and parental leave is there in Liechtenstein?
- The mother is entitled to 20 consecutive weeks of maternity leave (Mutterschaftszeit), starting at the earliest four weeks before the birth (§ 1173a Art. 34a ABGB). The father has two consecutive weeks of paternity leave, to be taken before the child is eight months old (Art. 34b). After more than six months' employment, each parent who mainly cares for the child has four months of parental leave (Elternzeit) until the child's third birthday (fifth for adoption or fostering), which cannot be transferred (Art. 34c); a parent living with the child is presumed to care for it.
- When must I announce parental leave in Liechtenstein, and can the employer postpone it?
- Where possible at least three months before it starts (§ 1173a Art. 34f para. 1 ABGB). The employer may postpone paternity, parental or care leave within a reasonable frame if it would seriously disrupt the business; it must give written reasons within a reasonable time and, for parental leave, first offer a flexible arrangement (Art. 34f paras. 2 and 3). Maternity leave cannot be postponed.
- Can I take parental leave in Liechtenstein in parts or part-time?
- Yes. Parental and care leave can be taken full-time, part-time, in parts, or by days or hours, with each side considering the other's legitimate interests (§ 1173a Art. 34g ABGB). Afterwards you are entitled to your former job or an equivalent one (Art. 34h), and dismissal because of the leave is abusive (Art. 46 para. 2 let. f). Pay or allowances during the leave are not dealt with in this letter.
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