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Maternity Leave

Maternity leave is time away from work associated with pregnancy, childbirth and recovery, subject to applicable eligibility and legal provisions. Pay, duration and employment protections vary by jurisdiction.

Example

An eligible employee notifies the employer of planned maternity leave and receives information about leave dates, pay arrangements and returning to work.

What to keep in mind

Use current rules for the employee's jurisdiction and employment circumstances. Do not treat maternity leave as ordinary discretionary holiday or assume the same entitlement applies to every worker category.

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