Information on Pregnancy and Maternity Protection for Supervisors and Lecturers
To provide you with the best possible guidance in managing a pregnant employee or student within your area of responsibility, we have compiled important information, as well as additional resources and links, on the following pages.
What is Maternity Protection?
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On January 1, 2018, the new Maternity Protection Act came into effect. This revised law extends the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) under §1 Section 2 No. 8 MuSchG (Mutterschutzgesetz) to include pregnant students and students with newborns.
Additionally, according to §1 Section 4 MuSchG, the regulations now apply to anyone who is pregnant, h
On January 1, 2018, the new Maternity Protection Act came into effect. This revised law extends the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) under §1 Section 2 No. 8 MuSchG (Mutterschutzgesetz) to include pregnant students and students with newborns.
Additionally, according to §1 Section 4 MuSchG, the regulations now apply to anyone who is pregnant, h
Notification of Pregnancy According to Section 15, Paragraph 1 of the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG), pregnant students and students with newborns at the university are required to notify the university of their pregnancy, including the expected due date or the birth. However, there is no obligation to report.
To effectively protect your
Therefore, compensation for disadvantages must be requested early from the respective Examination Committee to determine, on an individual basis, how the adjustments can be applied to the specific academic work or examination in advance.
Whether you are eligible for compensation for disadvantages depends on two factors: the submission of a medical certificate from a specialist confirming your health impairment and evidence of how this condition limits your ability to fulfill academic requirements.
If you have any questions or would like to request a consultation in advance, fee
Information on compensation for disadvantages for Students
Students with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other long-term health impairments* that hinder their ability to fulfill academic and examination requirements can apply for compensation for disadvantages.
This includes not only students with physical or sensory impairments but also tho
Information on compensation for disadvantages for Students
Students with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other long-term health impairments* that hinder their ability to fulfill academic and examination requirements can apply for compensation for disadvantages.
This includes not only students with physical or sensory impairments but also tho
Data protection information for applicants and students
University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern informs applicants and students in accordance with the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, VO EU 2016/679) and the State Data Protection Act of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate (LDSG) as follows:
1. Responsible
