One of the challenges in working for some women workers is waiting for the moment of the birth of a child. This will confuse the expectant mothers with the time limit for maternity leave or rest which is not long enough.
In Indonesia itself, maternity leave or maternity leave is a right for women workers which has been regulated by law by the government and must be carried out by every company.
So what are the rules for maternity leave for female workers in other countries? Here are 7 countries that provide maternity leave with the longest minimum time for female workers. Come on, see!
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is the country that ranks first as the country that provides the longest maternity leave for female workers. The time given is also quite long, namely 58.6 weeks or about 1 year 4 months and still receiving a salary for 14 weeks. According to the European Commission, fathers are also entitled to 15 days of paid leave from the day the baby is born.
Greece
In second place, Greece, which is famous for the beauty of Santorini, provides its female workers with 43 weeks of maternity leave. Reporting from the European Commission, the Greek government's form of support for mothers who give birth starts from goods to cash in the form of insurance, maternity benefits, and additional maternity benefits.
great Britain
Furthermore, the country that ranks third as the country that provides the longest maternity leave time for female workers is occupied by the United Kingdom. Reporting from Gov.UK, the country which is led by Queen Elizabeth II provides 39 weeks of maternity leave and will get paid as much as 90 percent of the average weekly income before tax for 6 weeks.
Slovakia
This country, which is known for having thousands of exotic caves, ranks fourth. Slovakia provides maternity leave for female workers with a period of 34 weeks or about 11 months. Reporting from slovensko.sk, the husband is also entitled to the same amount of leave as long as he also takes care of the newborn child.
Croatia
This country that has stunning natural beauty is also included as a country that provides the longest maternity leave time for its female workers. Croatia gives women workers who are pregnant 30 weeks of leave.
Reporting from the European Commission, parents will also get various benefits. Even foreign nationals permanently residing in Croatia and asylum seekers also get the same rights as Croatian citizens.
Chile
The country, which is part of South America, is in the sixth position as the country that provides the longest maternity leave to its female workers. Chile also provides the same leave as Croatia, which is 30 weeks. The country also applies a rule that every mother who is about to give birth must take 6 weeks of leave before the birth of her child.
Czech
Last but not least, the Czech Republic ranks seventh in terms of providing the longest maternity leave for female workers. The length of time given is 28 weeks or about 7 months. In addition, reported by the International Labor Organization (ILO), this country also provides maternity leave with the highest pay.