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The first and main recommendation of gynecologists to all women bearing a child is the absence of unrest and rest at the first sign of fatigue. However, the reality is that most women combine pregnancy and work, but not all have the opportunity or desire to adjust their schedule or responsibilities to changed conditions. Someone is afraid of sidelong glances from superiors and colleagues, some give all their strength to their favorite work, forgetting about sleep and rest, others focus on making money so that after childbirth they can recover calmly and take care of the child.
Stress, unhealthy work, night shifts, getting up early and rushing are undeniably detrimental to the health of the mother and unborn child, while working with normal conditions and a schedule that allows for breaks helps to distract from the anxieties and fears common during pregnancy. How to build a relationship with the employer so that you do not have to choose between pregnancy and work? What rights and obligations do expectant mothers have, and what do employers have?
The Labor Code provides for special guarantees for expectant mothers to protect this category of workers, not very beloved by employers. This applies not only to employees, but also to those who are just starting a new job, since pregnancy cannot be a reason to refuse admission. Such women cannot be placed on probation.Many employers insure themselves by writing a condition about this in an employment contract, however, for pregnant women, this item will be illegal. This also applies to cases where the employee is in a position at the end of the probationary period.
With regard to leave at work, the Labor Code guarantees women during pregnancy the following rights:
- The next leave can be granted according to the schedule either immediately before the maternity leave or immediately after it. Moreover, it can be taken by those women whose experience at the enterprise is less than six months, while in the general case, employees can go on vacation only after 6 months of work.
- It is impossible to recall an employee from vacation even if she agrees to it.
- It is unacceptable to compensate for unused vacation with money, a pregnant woman must fully realize it.
- Maternity leave is granted for 140 days (in the general case), 156 (if ), 160 (if living in a radioactive territory) or 184 (if ) days. It starts 70 days (in general), 90 (for those living in a radioactive area) or 84 (for multiple pregnancies) days before delivery. The duration of the leave does not depend on the length of service, position, salary or other similar factors. During pregnancy, it is paid after the provision of a sick leave in accordance with federal laws, based on the average daily earnings at work, and the source of funds is the Social Insurance Fund, and not the employer. If a woman decides to work even at 8-9 months of pregnancy, she receives a salary, but not a benefit - it is accrued only after going on vacation.
Working conditions
The Labor Code provides for the possibility of easing the requirements for the results and mode of work when confirming the pregnancy of an employee, this includes reducing production standards or transferring to another job while maintaining average earnings. If such a transfer took some time, for this period the woman is released from work with the preservation of the average wage. The basis is a medical certificate or a statement from the employee herself.
Another common cause for concern is safety. As for the specific influence of technology, scientists do not have an unambiguous opinion about the action of radiation and electromagnetic fields, but various eye diseases due to constant voltage are a very real problem. According to the law - SanPiN of 2003, the time of working at a computer during pregnancy is limited to 3 hours per shift, however, few people know about this.
Features of work during pregnancy
During pregnancy, laws provide for getting rid of a heavy work schedule.
Such employees should not be involved:
- in nighttime;
- overtime;
- shift method;
- on holidays and weekends;
- on business trips.
Not a single pregnancy can do without regular visits to the antenatal clinic and other medical examinations. The employer is obliged to release the employee to visit doctors and take tests, and the average earnings for this period are maintained.
If everything is clear with physical activity and harmful working conditions, is it possible to perform sedentary work during pregnancy? Given the changes in the body, this can be fraught with stagnation of blood in the pelvis and an increase in the load on the intervertebral discs. These consequences of sedentary work during pregnancy can be avoided by choosing the right chair, taking breaks for 15-20 minutes every hour and forgetting about the cross-legged position.
At the request of the employee, she must be assigned a part-time or part-time schedule. Under normal conditions, such a regime is established by agreement of the parties, but in the case of a pregnant woman, her unilateral demand is sufficient.
When do I need to bring a pregnancy certificate?
Evidence of pregnancy for the employer is a certificate from the antenatal clinic. This document is obtained only if necessary. If an employee does not have, for example, overtime, night shifts, harmful conditions, and the employer lets her go for medical examinations without any problems and does not plan to fire her, then you can do without a certificate.
On the other hand, for transfer to other conditions or working hours, as well as in case of disputable situations, it is necessary as soon as possible. At work, a certificate of pregnancy must be registered immediately after receiving it.
Pregnancy changes a woman's attitude towards herself and work. Not everyone can withstand the previous pace of life, the body is rebuilt, which leads to drowsiness, memory problems and poor health, and physical work during pregnancy becomes especially difficult. On the other hand, pregnancy is not a disease, and the expectant mother may well continue to live as she is used to, but with some nuances.
Remember, your main task is to bear the child, and stress, overwork, lack of sleep bring complications for the health of the mother and fetus. Do not overexert yourself - physically or mentally. Feel free to relax, eat, get outside. Ask for a reduced work day or other working conditions if necessary. This can be problematic, for example, when working in a kindergarten during pregnancy, you may only be offered a reduced shift with all duties retained, however, if necessary, you can ask the gynecologist to send you on sick leave.
Pregnancy itself is not a contraindication to work, but in some cases the gynecologist may insist on the need for inpatient or outpatient treatment. , like spotting, pain, lack of movement - this is a reason to quit all work matters, no matter how important they may be.
When to tell at work about pregnancy, each woman decides for herself, taking into account all the pros and cons. If you do not want attention from colleagues, are afraid of problems, or work involves maintaining your appearance, you can hide your condition with clothes for the first 3-4 months, however, then it will be difficult to do so.
If you announce your pregnancy in the first weeks, try to keep a balance between the changing capabilities of your body and professional requirements. Simply put, if under the pretext of pregnancy you shift all your work to colleagues in the office, you are unlikely to maintain good relations with them, and your reunion with the team after maternity leave will be greatly complicated.
Employers are usually reluctant to hire pregnant women. For this reason, they do not have the right to refuse a position, but the motivation may be different. If you get a new job, it is better to hide the pregnancy, instead, try to prove yourself as a competent specialist and responsible employee - this will help maintain relations with the employer and give you the opportunity to calmly return to this position after maternity leave.
Dismissal and reduction
Many people know that a pregnant woman cannot be fired or laid off. Even if the employer at the time of the decision did not know about the condition of the employee, she can easily recover through the court. However, this statement is valid only when an open-ended employment contract has been concluded with her.
Situations when a woman can still lose her job:
- Liquidation of the organization or termination of the IP.
- Fixed-term employment contract. If it is concluded for the duration of the absence of another employee, the employer is obliged to offer other vacancies suitable for working conditions. If the transfer is not possible, the woman will be fired. If a fixed-term employment contract is not “tied” to the return of another employee to work, then it is extended until the end of pregnancy or maternity leave, and the employee must provide confirmation of her condition (certificate from a gynecologist) at the request of the employer.
Returning to work after having a baby
The application for maternity leave or parental leave indicates the duration of the period of absence of a woman from work, and after it ends, she has the right to return to work in the same position. A woman can interrupt her vacation and leave early by writing a statement from her employer. She retains her benefit and is entitled to a shorter day.
Most often, two main problems become - the presence of a small child and the need to get used to work again. For young mothers, the laws provide for some concessions - reduced working hours, vacations, sick days, but the restoration of professional qualifications and adaptation will have to be given time and effort.
It's no secret that not everyone follows the laws. If you come across an unscrupulous employer, do not conflict and calm down. Your task during pregnancy is to save your nerves and strength, and the labor inspectorate, the court, the prosecutor's office, or in some cases a higher organization will deal with violations at work. In most conflict cases, the law is on the side of pregnant women.
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