Satine von Gersdorff Apr 22, 2023:

If the sentence is: "Du kan som mor, der er ledig, holde 2 ugers orlov lige efter fodslen", then "ledig" does mean unemployed. When you are unemployed in Denmark, you receive either "kontanthjaelp" (social security from the state) or "dagpenge" (unemployment benefit from union/insurance). In both cases there are rules and obligations not dissimilar to when employed, which is why you can be granted leave (orlov) under special circumstances.

Motyl15 Apr 21, 2023:

holde orlov = få lov til ikke at stå til rådighed for arbejdsmarkedet?

Alex O Suilleabhain (asker) Apr 21, 2023:

That's what I thought, but then this sentence doesn't make sens : 'Du kan som mor, der er ledig, holde 2 ugers orlov lige efter fodslen' - how can you take leave if you are unemployed?

Pernille Kienle Apr 21, 2023:

Yes, unemployed. You're not unemployed if you're on maternity leave - you're just on leave but still have your job.