The implementing decrees for new parental leave measures are set to be published in the coming days in the Official Journal, as confirmed by the Minister of Health and Family, Stéphanie Rist, during a session at the National Assembly. The new policy will officially take effect on July 1st, 2026, and applies to parents of children born on or after January 1st, 2026. To take advantage of the leave from its launch, parents must notify their employer at least one month before their desired start date, which must be no later than June 1st. This new leave complements existing maternity, paternity, or adoption leave policies and does not replace them. Each parent can take up to two additional months of leave, which can be taken at the same time, one after the other, or split into two separate one-month periods. During the first month of leave, parents will receive 70 percent of their previous net salary, and 60 percent during the second month, with a daily cap of 220 euros for the year 2026. Self-employed workers will receive about 45 euros per day during the first month and 39 euros during the second month. A transition period is in place to help maintain company stability, allowing parents of children born between January 1st and July 1st, 2026, to take leave until April 2027. This flexibility aims to help manage workforce departures and create a more balanced schedule. The measure applies to all sectors, including the general workforce, public sector, agricultural sector, and independent workers, as long as the child was born on or after January 1st, 2026. The general implementation of the policy will begin on July 1st, 2026. For children born between January 1st and June 30th, 2026, the nine-month period during which parents can take this leave starts on July 1st, 2026. The second parent can reduce their notice period to fifteen days if they choose to immediately follow this additional leave after completing their 28 days of paternity leave. The request must be made via registered letter with a return receipt or in person with a receipt, specifying the chosen dates and how the leave will be split. The measure includes partial income maintenance to allow for a smoother transition out of work, with compensation provided directly by the Social Security. These payments are subject to a Social Security ceiling of 4,005 euros for the year. However, these allowances cannot be combined with other benefits such as sick leave or unemployment.