Are you planning parental leave in connection with childbirth or adoption? Then you must notify the Service Center for Payroll and HR via NTNU Help. Wait to apply for parental benefits from Nav until you have received feedback from the Service Center.

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Register your parental leave here!

Register your parental leave at the latest 10 weeks before the beginning of your leave.

After you have submitted the leave notification in NTNU Help, you will receive guidance from a case handler at the Service Center on what steps you need to take next. We will provide you with an overview of everything you need to remember before, during, and after the leave.

Parental leave FAQ

Parental benefits are intended to replace your income when you need to stay at home with your child due to childbirth or adoption.

Who is eligible for parental benefits?

To be eligible for parental benefits, membership in the National Insurance Scheme, employment, and pensionable income are required. For more information, visit the Parental Benefits page on NAV.no (in Norwegian).

Who needs to notify NTNU of parental leave?

All employees planning parental leave in connection with childbirth or adoption (mother, father, co-mother) must notify the Service Center for Payroll and HR at NTNU. This also applies if you have a reduced working hours or, for example, a secondary position at NTNU.

What is unpaid leave?

Parents have the right to unpaid parental leave for childcare for up to 3 years.

Relevant pages

• Leave during pregnancy
• Leave for childcare in connection with birth
• Holiday during parental leave
• Leave of absence for breastfeeding

Contact information

Feel free to reach out for questions, guidance, or changes. If you have any inquiries about your parental leave or require guidance, we are here to assist you. Contact the Service center.