Maternity Leave: Your Rights as an Employee

Questioner

Good morning, I work at a physiotherapy practice as an administrative employee and my contract states that I do not fall under a collective labor agreement. Now I am pregnant and I am wondering if I am entitled to maternity leave? I have signed a contract until 01-07-2013. I hope to hear from you as soon as possible. Thank you very much,

Lawyer

Dear Madam, You are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave under the Employment and Care Act, regardless of whether or not you fall under a collective labor agreement. yours sincerely,