How long is maternity leave in Georgia and who pays for it?
Articles 37 and 39 of the Labour Code.
Short answer
Paid maternity leave in Georgia lasts 126 calendar days, or 143 days after childbirth complications or twins, and it is paid from the state budget. On request, an employee can also take parental leave of 604 calendar days (587 after complications or twins), of which 57 days are paid. The employer and the employee can agree on additional pay.
Why
- Article 37(1) of the Labour Code: paid maternity leave of 126 calendar days, or 143 days after childbirth complications or twins.
- Article 37(3): parental leave of 604 calendar days (587 after complications or twins), of which 57 days are paid.
- Article 39: payment comes from the state budget, the allowance amount is set by a Government ordinance, and the employer and employee may agree on extra pay.
Details
The employee decides how to split maternity leave before and after the birth (Article 37(2)). Parental leave can be taken by either parent, in full or in parts, and the father may take any unused days of maternity leave (paragraph 4). These periods are not counted as annual leave (Article 32(4)). The allowance amount is set by a Government ordinance, so confirm it with the Social Service Agency. For giving birth as a foreigner see the question on giving birth in Georgia.
Tip
Ask the Social Service Agency and your employer in advance what allowance you will receive and which documents are needed: the amount is set by a Government ordinance, not by the Labour Code.
What may differ
The allowance amount and payment procedure depend on a Government ordinance and can change. The position of self-employed people and of those working under other types of agreement may differ and should be checked separately.
Common misconception
In Georgia the employer pays maternity pay.
What actually happens
Under Article 39 of the Labour Code, payment comes from the state budget, and the employer may only agree with the employee on extra pay.
People also ask
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Sources
- Labour Code of Georgia (matsne.gov.ge)Checked at:
This answer is for reference only and is not legal or medical advice. Confirm the allowance amount with the Social Service Agency.
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