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Can you do freelance work while on parental leave? Yes, you can! light entrepreneurship a great way to maintain your professional skills and earn a little extra money while caring for your baby.
Points to note regarding subsidies
Parental allowance: You can work while on parental leave, but you will be paid the minimum daily allowance for the days you work. However, work done on Sundays or public holidays does not affect the allowance paid for weekdays (check the current guidelines from Kela).
Home care allowance: Occasional income does not usually affect home care allowance, unless it is a care allowance, which is income-related.
Remember to report your working days and income to Kela so that your benefits are paid correctly. light entrepreneurship and adapts to your baby's rhythm – you work when it suits your family.