RESTART Programme

The eligibility period runs from February 16, 2023 to April 9, 2024, including both of these dates.

Yes. The leave may have started before February 16, 2023, provided that the minimum number of days required for each type of leave (120 or 72 days) is reached between February 16, 2023 and April 9, 2024.

No. The start dates of parental leave are not taken into account for eligibility purposes. Leave can start before the time window (before February 16, 2023) and extend beyond April 9, 2024 (due to shared leave, extended leave, etc.). You can consult the Practical Guide - Social Security Parental Allowance here.

Yes, provided that in the time window from February 16, 2023 to April 9, 2024 you reach a minimum of 120 days of parental leave or 72 days of shared parental leave.

Yes. All days taken from parental leave are counted toward RESTART-eligible parental leave periods.

Parental leave days can be taken consecutively or interspersed.

Yes, according to point 2 of Notice of the Call of the program.