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Basic Guide to Maternity Leave (Private Security Sector)

by Zopedol — last modified 2008-01-08 12:53

Pregnant women may take 4 months of maternity leave, starting 1 month before their due date.

Application

Sectoral Determination 6 applies to all employers and private security workers who are associated with guarding and protecting -

fixed property,
premises,
goods,
people, or
workers.

This includes those monitoring and responding to alarms.

The determination does not apply to workers who are –

managers; or
covered by another –
- sectoral determination, or
- bargaining council agreement.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies in respect of any matter not covered by this sectoral determination.

See

Sectoral Determination 6: Private Security Sector

Basic conditions of employment applicable only to employers and workers in the private security sector

Number of Leave Days

Pregnant workers are entitled to at least 4 consecutive months of maternity leave.

Notification for Leave

Workers need to notify employers in writing when they plan to take maternity leave and when they plan to return to work. This is to be done at least 4 weeks prior.

Timing of 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 Workers

A worker who is pregnant or nursing may not do work that is unsafe for her or her child.

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