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New regulations on maternity leave in Polish Labour Code
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- June 15 2009
At the end of 2008 the Polish Parliament changed the Polish Labour Code, the amendments entered into force in January and February 2009
Maternity leave
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- Poland
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- June 15 2009
The length of maternity leave depends on the number of children born at a time, ranging from 20 weeks when one child is born, to 37 weeks in the case of five or more children born at a time
Parental leave
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- Poland
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- June 15 2009
From 1 January 2010, employees of either sex will be entitled to additional optional maternity leave, if the father is on partial maternity leave when (i) the mother gives up her leave after 14 weeks; or (ii) if the father is not on partial maternity leave but applies for optional leave indicating the moment at which the mother is going to return to work
Leave for adoption
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- Poland
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- June 15 2009
According to the new regulation, employees who have adopted children or applied to a common court for adoption, or have decided to be foster carers except for professional foster care shall have the right to leave on the terms of maternity leave, provided that the children are not older than seven years of age
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- Firm Name - Bird & Bird
- Workarea - Employment & Labor
- Author - Marek Pastuszko