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Basic Guide to Maternity Leave (Wholesale and Retail)
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Pregnant women may take 4 months of maternity leave, starting 1
month before their due date.
ApplicationSectoral Determination 9 applies to all employers and workers in
the wholesale and retail sector, including those associated with-
The determination does not apply to workers who are 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 LeaveWorkers may take maternity leave 1 month before their due date, or
earlier or later as agreed or required for health reasons.
Workers must notify an employer in writing at least 4 weeks prior
the date on which their leave will commence.
Safety of Pregnant or Nursing WorkersA worker may not work for 6 weeks after the birth, unless a
medical practitioner certifies she is fit to do so.
A worker who is pregnant or nursing may not do work that is unsafe
for her or her child.
A worker who has a miscarriage during the 3rd trimester of
pregnancy or gives birth to a stillborn is entitled to 6 weeks
maternity leave.
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