Report Maternity Leave
Notification of a pregnancy by the employer to the relevant occupational safety and health authority for the purpose of reviewing restrictions on employment.
How to proceed
- 1
Notifying Your Employer of Your Pregnancy
As early as possible, with a doctor's note confirming the due date.
- 2
Employer reports to the occupational safety and health authority
Determining whether an individual employment ban is necessary.
- 3
Maternity leave periods
6 weeks before and 8 weeks after childbirth (12 weeks in the case of multiple births or premature births).
Required documents
- Medical certificate stating the expected date of birthMandatory
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Notifying the employer of the pregnancy too late, resulting in a delay in the start of maternity leave
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Pregnant and breastfeeding employees through their employer.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Notifying the employer of the pregnancy too late, resulting in a delay in the start of maternity leave
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.