How to ask for maternity leave

If you are going to be a mother shortly or have anticipation of being a mother, you will need to know all the details about maternity leave so that you can enjoy and take care of your child with total peace of mind. The maternity leave can generate many doubts, that's why in .com we tell you all about how to ask for maternity leave.

What is maternity benefit?

It is a subsidy aimed at workers who are in a situation of maternity, adoption or guardianship, and which is received during the rest period established by law.

¿What formalities are there to perform?

To request a maternity leave, the hospital's own medical service, or legal service in case of adoption, will write a report indicating the identity and date of delivery. This, added to the information of the worker and to the forms and documents requested by the Social Security, is the necessary documentation for the petition. Likewise, it will be necessary to inform the entrepreneur sufficiently in advance.

How long is it?

The duration of the maternity leave will be 16 weeks, which will be extended by 2 more in the case of the birth of a child with disabilities or in multiple births. The extension can be up to a maximum of 13 more weeks if there is a need to hospitalize the child.

Can it be ordered before delivery?

Yes, maternity leave could be requested and enjoyed before delivery, with a maximum of 10 weeks before birth.

Can it be transferred to the father?

Yes, but the transfer can only be a maximum of 10 weeks, provided that both are working and that is notified at the beginning of the period of the withdrawal.