Birth of a child — is a wonderful period in the life of every woman. But after the birth of the baby, you need to make a lot of purchases. In addition, a significant number of women buy necessary things for the maternity hospital, clothes for babies.
All this requires money, which can be obtained by applying for sick leave for pregnancy and childbirth. ICTV Facts found out when sick leave for pregnancy and childbirth is paid and how it is calculated.
Duration of sick leave due to pregnancy and childbirth
Each woman, depending on the characteristics of the birth, can receive sick leave for a different number of days. This depends on the condition of the woman in labor, as well as the complexity of the birth.
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Paid maternity leave is provided as follows:
- 126 calendar days (if this is a normal birth).
- 140 calendar days, if two or more children were born or in case of complicated childbirth.
- 180 calendar days for women in labor who belong to categories 1-3 of persons affected by the Chernobyl disaster.
Electronic sick leave (temporary sick leave certificates) are usually issued from the 30th week of pregnancy. In case of complications of pregnancy or the birth of two or more children, two sheets are issued: one standard for 126 days and the second for 14 days, which is issued after childbirth.
Calculation of sick leave for pregnancy and childbirth
The calculation of the amount of sick leave is also carried out depending on the number of days. For this, the average salary is calculated minus non-working days, vacations at own expense. The calculation of the average daily salary is carried out in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 100.
< p > It is worth noting that no coefficients are used in the calculation, as when calculating ordinary sick leave. That is, the calculation is carried out without taking into account the employee's length of service . Even if a woman has worked for 2 years, she will receive sick leave payments recalculated at 100% of the average salary.
< p > If a woman has a desire and feels well, she can transfer part of the leave until childbirth. Usually this part is transferred to the period after the birth of the child. The number of days of incapacity for work remains the same. To do this, you need to contact a doctor and submit a corresponding application. In accordance with the condition of the pregnant woman, the doctor decides whether to allow the transfer or refuse the woman.
An example of calculating sick leave for pregnancy and childbirth:
- The woman has 3 years of experience, the birth is uncomplicated, and the average daily wage is 347 UAH 95 kopecks.
- The woman's birth was uncomplicated, so the calculation is based on 126 calendar days.
- You need to multiply 347 UAH 95 kopecks by 126 days. The total amount that a woman will receive is 43,841 UAH 70 kopecks.
When sick leave for pregnancy and childbirth is paid
The assistance must be paid within the period established for the payment of wages, which begins no later than 10 days from the date of receipt of the documents (application and certificate of incapacity for work).
