Period of Birth and Parenting, Parenting Hours, Proper Conditions of Employment for Security Guards
Recently a new law was published in the Official Publications which extends the period of birth and parenting for women (what was previously called maternity leave). The Employment of Women Law, 5714-1954 formerly provided for maternity leave of 12 weeks, which was then extended to 14 weeks and even to 26 weeks. However, the period during which maternity pay would be paid was not extended back to back. Accordingly, an employee was entitled to paid maternity leave for only 14 weeks, and was entitled to waive the remainder of the period in excess of the 14 weeks through to the end of the 26 weeks. The employment of the mother during the first 14 weeks was prohibited, unless the mother divided the period of birth and parenting with her husband as provided for in the law.
