Maternity Leave Policy Template

This maternity leave policy template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.

Sample of our maternity leave policy template:

MATERNITY LEAVE POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this Maternity Leave Policy is to provide guidelines and support for employees of [COMPANY NAME] who are expecting a child and need to take time off for maternity-related reasons. This Policy aims to ensure that employees receive the necessary time and support during this significant life event while maintaining job security and benefits. SCOPE This Policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees of [COMPANY NAME] who are eligible for maternity leave as outlined in this Policy. It encompasses both paid and unpaid leave options, as well as job protection and benefits continuation. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for maternity leave, an employee must meet the following criteria: Length of Service: The employee must have been employed with [COMPANY NAME] for at least [X] months before the expected date of childbirth. Notification: The employee must provide at least [X] weeks' written notice before commencing maternity leave. This notice should include the expected start date of leave and the expected duration. MATERNITY LEAVE OPTIONS Paid Maternity Leave: Eligible employees are entitled to [X] weeks of paid maternity leave at [X]% of their regular salary. This leave is intended to provide financial support during the maternity period. Unpaid Maternity Leave: After the paid maternity leave period, eligible employees have the option to take additional unpaid maternity leave for up to [X] weeks. During unpaid leave, benefits such as health insurance will continue as per company policy, with the employee responsible for the applicable premiums. JOB PROTECTION During maternity leave, the employee's job position and seniority will be protected