If the safety and health of a pregnant woman who is employed is endangered according to a special assessment, and it is not possible to ensure her safety and must therefor be granted leave of absence from work, she may be entitled to longer maternity leave at that time.
The employer must have though already tried to change the working conditions temporarily and/or the employees’ work schedule or given them other projects. If that is not possible or attempts have fallen short, the employee can apply for a longer maternity leave.
Documents to be submitted in addition to basic application documents:
- A certificate and an employer’s reasoning for giving a pregnant woman a leave of absence due to safety and health issues in workplaces.
- Certificate of expected date of delivery.