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I am pregnant and I fear for my job

The pregnant worker benefits from absolute protection against dismissal throughout pregnancy and the 16 weeks following childbirth (art. 336c al. 1 let. c CO). A notice of termination given during this period is void. Maternity leave is 14 weeks minimum with 80% of salary…

# Applicable Legal Provisions

Critical Deadlines

  1. Notice to the employeras soon as it becomes known (CO 336c al. 1 let. c)
  2. # Adaptation of the Positionprogressively according to stage (LTr 35 / OLT 1 art. 60-64)
  3. Challenge of Dismissal During Pregnancyimmediate if dismissal (CO 336c al. 1 lit. c / CO 336c al. 2)
  4. Maternity allowance APGafter childbirth, within the 5 years (LAPG 16b-16h)
  5. Action before labor court if breachaccording to statute of limitations period (5-10 years) (CO 328 / CO 336c / CPC 243)

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