Maternity leave can be expanded when the mother or child are admitted by complications after childbirth, guaranteeing more treatments and bonds
The president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) sanctioned, last Monday (29), the law that guarantees the extension of maternity leave in the event of hospitalization of the mother or child after childbirth. The measure changes the consolidation of labor laws (CLT) and guarantees that the hospitalization time is added to the removal period, provided that it exceeded two weeks.
How the new rule works
Currently, the maternity leave provided for in the CLT is 120 days, right to salary of maternity, benefits paid by social security. Relief can start up to 28 days before giving birth or from the date of birth of the child.
With the sanction of the new law, if the mother or newborn must remain hospitalized for more than two weeks due to delivery complications, this time it is added to the 120 days already expected. Therefore, the number of licenses only begins after the medical discharge of the mother or child.
The legislation incorporates an understanding already signed by the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in 2022. At the time, the Court made a decision. The start of the license and payment of the services must be counted by hospital resignation, not from the delivery date. This, precisely, to protect the link between mother and child during the most delicate period.
Importance of maternity leave
Maternity leave is one of the most important rights guaranteed to women in Brazil. It is foreseen for the consolidation of labor laws (CLT) and also in the federal constitution. Its main objective is to offer conditions so that the mother can recover from childbirth, take care of the child in the first months of life and strengthen the emotional bond between them. This without suffering from salary or professional losses.
In addition to being a historical result of the struggle of women, maternity leave generates positive impacts in various areas. Favors breastfeeding exclusively, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO); Reduces the risk of physical and emotional complications in the puerperium; Strengthens family ties; and contributes to the healthy development of the child. It also represents social progress by protecting the mother who works from possible layoffs related to pregnancy, guaranteeing employment stability.
With the new sanctioned law, this right becomes even more complete. It guarantees that mothers and children who face medical complications have a fair recovery and coexistence time, aligning Brazilian legislation with the best practices to protect childhood and motherhood.
Source: Terra
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