16.07.2024
|
2 min. reading Peculiarities of sick pay during pregnancy and childbirth in 2024
The birth of a child is an important and exciting event. And help during pregnancy and childbirth is a significant financial support for the expectant mother. We tell you what the maternity payments will be in 2024.
Source: freepik
Ukrainian women who work or run a business have the right to receive sick leave due to pregnancy and childbirth. Such assistance is granted on the basis of a medical report and a certificate of incapacity for work.
Who can receive maternity benefits?
- work under an employment contract, gig contract, civil law contract, etc.;
- hold elected positions in the bodies of state power and local self-government,
- entrepreneurs and those who carry out independent professional activities.
What is the size of the allowance during pregnancy and childbirth?
Source: freepik
How many calendar days of leave due to pregnancy and childbirth are paid?
- 126 calendar days (70 days before childbirth and 56 after),
- 140 calendar days (70 days before childbirth and 70 after) in the case of the birth of two or more children and in the case of complicated childbirth;
- 180 calendar days (90 before childbirth and 90 after) for women affected by the Chernobyl disaster.
Based on materials Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine and Pension Fund of Ukraine.
The opinion of the editors may not coincide with the opinion of the author of the article.
Use of photo: P.4, Article 21 of the ZU "On copyright and related rights - "Reproduction for the purpose of covering current events by means of photography or cinematography, public communication or communication of works seen or heard during such events, to the extent justified by the informational purpose."
Be the first to leave a review