The Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth has compiled a clear and comprehensive guide on maternity protection in the Maternity Protection Guide. It is also possible to have the information read out to you.
The university is obligated under §26 MuSchG to make the act accessible to employees for review, either by displaying it, posting it, or providing it electronically.
Here, you can find the latest version of the Maternity Protection Act.
Legal Foundations
On January 1, 2018, the new Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) came into effect. According to §1 Section 4 MuSchG (Mutterschutzgesetz) , the provisions of the act now apply to anyone who is pregnant, has given birth, or is breastfeeding. This means that the law applies not only to cisgender women but also to trans* and intersex in
As a pregnant employee, you are entitled to special protection against dismissal. From the beginning of your pregnancy until the end of the maternity protection period after childbirth, termination of employment (with very few exceptions) is not permitted. This dismissal protection applies equally to permanent employment contracts with probationa
Rights and Responsibilities
The maternity protection period is six weeks before childbirth and eight weeks after the birth of the child. In the case of a premature or multiple birth, or if a disability is identified, the maternity protection period is extended to twelve weeks. If the delivery occurs before the expected due date, the maternity prot
University Infrastructure for Pregnant and Nursing Employees and Parents
Balancing Family and Work is not always easy. To best meet the needs of our pregnant and nursing employees, as well as parents, the University of Kaiserslautern provides appropriate infrastructure at all three of its campuses.
According to §10 of the Maternity Protection Act, the university is obligated to identify any hazards to which a pregnant or nursing employee or her child is or may be exposed. Based on this risk assesment, the university determines whether and to what extent protective measures must be implemented.
Once the university is informed of your
Pregnant – Different Circumstances Require Different Measures
The Maternity Protection Act safeguards the health of employees and their children in the workplace during pregnancy, after childbirth, and while nursing. According to §15 Section 1 of the MuSchG, pregnant employees and nursing mothers at the university should notify the institution of
Additional Links
Family Planning: Contraception, Desire for Children, Pregnancy https://www.familienplanung.de/ Child Health https://www.kindergesundheit-info.de/themen/
