Leave

◉ What is the definition of pay whilst on maternity leave? Pregnant employees are entitled to 14 weeks maternity leave (six weeks pre-natal leave, or 14 weeks in case of multiple births, and eight weeks of post-natal leave) …

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◉ Family care  Employees are entitled to 93 days of leave to care for a family member (other than a child covered by other leave provisions – see below) …

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Provided an employee works for the same employer for more than one year, they are entitled to one year’s paid parental leave …

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◉ Work related illness or injury Where an employee is absent from work for a reason attributable to their employer, their employer must pay the employee at least 60% of their average wage for the period that they are absent (temporary disability compensation) …

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◉ Menstrual leave Female employees who suffer particular problems menstruating may take additional leave (Article 68 of the Labour Standards Law) …

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Pregnant employees are entitled to 14 weeks maternity leave (six weeks pre-natal leave, or 14 weeks in case of multiple births, and eight weeks of post-natal leave) …

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Employers must notify employees well in advance each year of their annual leave periods …

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