Maternity Leave What do you need to know?

What is the length of the maternity leave?

What are the situations when the length of maternity leave can vary?

The length of the maternity leave depends on the number of children the employee already has: Length of prenatal leave

Length of post natal leave

Total duration of maternity leave

1st child

6 weeks

10 weeks

16 weeks

2nd child

6 weeks

10 weeks

16 weeks

3rd child or more

8 weeks

18 weeks

26 weeks

Multiple births

12 weeks

22 weeks

34 weeks

Actual birth date different than due date: - If the birth takes place before due date, the total duration of maternity leave remains unchanged. The duration of prenatal leave that has not been taken is added to the postnatal leave. - If the birth takes place after due date, the number of days between due date and the actual birthdate are postponed to the end of the maternity leave. Reduction of maternity leave: the mother can waive part of her leave, but it is imperative that she stops working for at least 8 weeks in total : six of which must be taken after giving birth Carrying over: possibility to shift up to 3 weeks of prenatal leave to postnatal leave, provided that the doctor in charge of the employee gives a favourable decision (Official letter from the doctor will be required)

What is the length of the maternity leave?

What are the situations when the length of maternity leave can vary?

The length of the maternity leave depends on the number of children the employee already has: Length of prenatal leave

Length of post natal leave

Total duration of maternity leave

1st child

6 weeks

10 weeks

16 weeks

2nd child

6 weeks

10 weeks

16 weeks

3rd child or more

8 weeks

18 weeks

26 weeks

Multiple births

12 weeks

22 weeks

34 weeks

Actual birth date different than due date: - If the birth takes place before due date, the total duration of maternity leave remains unchanged. The duration of prenatal leave that has not been taken is added to the postnatal leave. - If the birth takes place after due date, the number of days between due date and the actual birthdate are postponed to the end of the maternity leave. Reduction of maternity leave: the mother can waive part of her leave, but it is imperative that she stops working for at least 8 weeks in total : six of which must be taken after giving birth Carrying over: possibility to shift up to 3 weeks of prenatal leave to postnatal leave, provided that the doctor in charge of the employee gives a favourable decision (Official letter from the doctor will be required)

What information does the employee needs to provide?

What happens when the employee returns to work?

Information on the pregnancy of the employee: There is no minimum notice period to inform your employer about your pregrancy. However your Manager, your HRBP and HRSS must be informed prior to the start of your maternity leave. Employee must send a medical certificate confirming the pregnancy with the dates to: [email protected]

Position: After a maternity leave the employee will either return to their latest position or move to a similar position within INSEAD. Professional evolution: the manager is encouraged to organise a meeting with her employee to discuss her professional development. Salary: the employee will receive the same salary as before leaving for maternity leave. Medical Visit : it concerns only employees with reinforced medical monitoring, i.e., those assigned to a risky position (night work, chemical risk…), which may have impacts on breastfeeding. The medical visit must be organised within the 8 days after maternity leave

What information does the employee needs to provide?

What happens when the employee returns to work?

Information on the pregnancy of the employee: There is no minimum notice period to inform your employer about your pregrancy. However your Manager, your HRBP and HRSS must be informed prior to the start of your maternity leave. Employee must send a medical certificate confirming the pregnancy with the dates to: [email protected]

Position: After a maternity leave the employee will either return to their latest position or move to a similar position within INSEAD. Professional evolution: the manager is encouraged to organise a meeting with her employee to discuss her professional development. Salary: the employee will receive the same salary as before leaving for maternity leave. Medical Visit : it concerns only employees with reinforced medical monitoring, i.e., those assigned to a risky position (night work, chemical risk…), which may have impacts on breastfeeding. The medical visit must be organised within the 8 days after maternity leave

What additional information HRSS shares with the employee? You are authorized to be absent to attend seven compulsory prenatal and postnatal medical examinations, paid within the limit of half-day per exam (the employee should provide a proof and notify their manager at least one week before the appointment). Dads are allowed to be absent 3 half days to attend 3 prenatal medical exams. https://inseadedu.sharepoint.com/sites/oneinsead/SitePages/working-atinsead_my-employment-journey_leave_europe-campus.aspx 14 pathological days can be prescribed by the doctor. These 14 days are considered like pre-natal leave. Seniority < 12 months = salary is not maintained by INSEAD (Monthly allowance paid by CPAM) Seniority > 12 months = salary is maintained at 100% by INSEAD* *subject to giving birth in France or having the agreement of the social security to give birth abroad.

What if the employee wants to end their contract during the maternity leave? The employee can terminate the employment contract without notice and without having to pay termination indemnity.

What additional information HRSS shares with the employee? You are authorized to be absent to attend seven compulsory prenatal and postnatal medical examinations, paid within the limit of half-day per exam (the employee should provide a proof and notify their manager at least one week before the appointment). Dads are allowed to be absent 3 half days to attend 3 prenatal medical exams. https://inseadedu.sharepoint.com/sites/oneinsead/SitePages/working-atinsead_my-employment-journey_leave_europe-campus.aspx 14 pathological days can be prescribed by the doctor. These 14 days are considered like pre-natal leave. Seniority < 12 months = salary is not maintained by INSEAD (Monthly allowance paid by CPAM) Seniority > 12 months = salary is maintained at 100% by INSEAD* *subject to giving birth in France or having the agreement of the social security to give birth abroad.

What if the employee wants to end their contract during the maternity leave? The employee can terminate the employment contract without notice and without having to pay termination indemnity.

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