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Basic Guide to Maternity Leave (Farm Workers)
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Zopedol
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2007-12-03 15:55
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Pregnant women may take 4 months of maternity leave, starting 1
month before their due date.
ApplicationSectoral Determination 13: Farm Worker Sector applies to all
workers on a farm including -
The sectoral determination does not apply to workers covered by
-
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies in respect of any matter not covered by this sectoral determination. See
Number of Leave DaysPregnant workers are entitled to at least 4 consecutive months of
maternity leave.
Timing of LeaveA worker who has a miscarriage during the 3rd trimester or gives
birth to a stillborn is entitled to 6 weeks leave.
Workers must notify employers of the dates concerning their
maternity leave. Notification of maternity leave must be given at least
4 weeks before the worker intends to leave.
Workers may take maternity leave 1 month before their due date, or
earlier or later as agreed or required for health reasons.
Safety of Pregnant or Nursing WorkersA worker who is pregnant or nursing may not do work that is unsafe
for her or her child.
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