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Pregnancy and parenthood
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.
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Apply for maternity benefit as a privately insured person or with a statutory health insurance fund as a family insured person
As an expectant mother, you can apply for maternity benefit from the Federal Social Security Office (BAS) for the period of protection before and after childbirth and for the day of childbirth. You must meet certain requirements for this.
Apply for reimbursement of remuneration paid during maternity leave
If you are prohibited from employing employees on maternity leave, you will initially incur costs as an employer, for example for maternity pay and employer contributions. You can apply for reimbursement of these costs from the statutory health insurance funds.
Applying for maternity benefit as a person with statutory health insurance
If you become a mother, you can receive maternity benefit for the protection periods before and after the birth as well as for the day of delivery. You can apply for maternity benefit from your statutory health insurance fund.
Conditions of employment
If you are employed in Germany, you have certain rights and obligations. Here you will find information on the legal conditions, for example on statutory working hours or unemployment benefits.
Equal treatment in the workplace
Here you will find further information on the topic of equality.
Maternity protection: apply for exemption from the ban on overtime and night work
Exceptions to the ban on overtime, night work or piecework by a pregnant or breastfeeding woman must be approved by the competent authority.
Notify employment of a pregnant or breastfeeding woman
If one of your employees has informed you that she is pregnant or breastfeeding, you must report this to the relevant supervisory authority.
