SwitzerlandSozialstaat, Arbeit und Alltag 18 · Welfare, work and everyday life
What does federal law provide, as a minimum, for working mothers after the birth of a child?
In the exam (German)
Was sieht das Bundesrecht für erwerbstätige Mütter nach der Geburt mindestens vor?
- a8 weeks of leave on full pay8 Wochen Urlaub mit dem vollen Lohn
- b1 year of leave on half pay1 Jahr Urlaub mit der Hälfte des Lohns
- conly unpaid leave, depending on the employernur unbezahlten Urlaub, je nach Arbeitgeber
- d14 weeks of leave at 80 per cent of their pay14 Wochen Urlaub mit 80 Prozent des LohnsCorrect answer
Why?
After the birth, working mothers receive maternity allowance of 80 per cent of their pay for 14 weeks. It is limited to a maximum amount per day and is paid through the income compensation scheme (Erwerbsersatzordnung, EO); employers can give more.
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