Family-friendliness is an important factor in the attractiveness and
competitiveness of businesses in Germany. Studies show that the better work and
family life can be balanced, the more skilled workers are available on the labour
market. There are special regulations to provide economic stability for families. You
will find the relevant information and services here.
You must obtain approval for exceptions to the ban on night work and overtime as well as the type and pace of work for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
If you are pregnant, you may only be employed with your consent in the last six weeks before giving birth.
Until the expiry of eight weeks, in the case of premature and multiple...
When employees are prohibited from working during maternity leave, you as the employer initially incur costs, for example, for maternity pay and employer allowance. You can apply for reimbursement of these costs from the statutory health insurance funds.
