Pregnancy security granted post-miscarriage
Hey there! Get ready to learn all about the recent changes in maternity leave regulations for women who experience miscarriages. Here's the lowdown on how things are shifting, who it affects, and what to expect when it comes to those precious weeks off work.
So, what's different about maternity leave now?
Well, starting from June 1st, women dealing with a miscarriage during the 13th week of pregnancy can now enjoy two weeks of maternity leave. If the miscarriage takes place during the 17th week, six weeks of leave come into play. And in the unfortunate event of a miscarriage from the 20th week, women are entitled to eight weeks of leave. Plus, they'll receive salary replacement during these periods!
However, if a miscarriage happens before the 12th week, no maternity protection claim is granted. If a woman prefers to work during this time and not take maternity leave, she absolutely can.
What's the deal for those who are self-employed?
Self-employed women who are compulsorily insured can look forward to benefiting from this regulation. Soldiers and civil servants are also included. However, privately insured self-employed women are currently left out. The new federal government has vowed to extend statutory maternity protection benefits to self-employed individuals, including those privately insured, but an exact timeline for this change is still under wraps.
How many women will actually benefit from this new regulation?
It's a bit tricky to pinpoint an exact number, as statistics regarding miscarriages and maternity protection claims aren't readily available. Based on expert estimations, one in three women in Germany experiences a miscarriage at some point during their childbearing years. However, the majority of these occur before the 12th week of pregnancy, for which maternity protection is currently not granted.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology (FIT) estimates that around 90,000 pregnancies end in miscarriage annually, with approximately 6,000 miscarriages taking place between the 13th and 24th week of pregnancy—the period during which maternity protection is now provided.
Well, there you have it! Clear as day, right? Now you're armed with the essentials when it comes to the new maternity leave regulations for miscarriages. Have a fantastic day, and may all your questions be answered on this journey into parenthood! 🎉🌟💪🏼👶🏼
- The recent changes in maternity leave regulations for women who experience miscarriages include provisions for two weeks of leave if the miscarriage occurs between the 13th and 16th week, six weeks of leave from the 17th week, and eight weeks of leave from the 20th week, with salary replacement during these periods.
- Self-employed women who are compulsorily insured, soldiers, and civil servants can benefit from these new regulations, while privately insured self-employed women currently are not included. The federal government has pledged to extend these benefits to privately insured self-employed individuals, but the timeline for this change is still unknown.
