Maternity Leave
Maternity leave is protected time off for a person before and after giving birth, with pay and duration set by statute and often enhanced by employers.
Maternity leave is time off taken by a pregnant employee around the birth of a child. It typically includes a period before the due date and a longer period afterwards, with job protection and some form of maternity pay during the leave.
The exact duration, pay rate, and notice requirements are defined by local employment law, and many employers offer enhanced maternity pay above the statutory level.
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