FAQ on Maternity Protection for Supervisors – Guidelines and Regulations
Health Protection for Pregnant and Nursing Individuals As a supervisor, you are responsible for ensuring that the workplace for pregnant employees and students is designed to protect the health and safety of both the parent and child.
In particular, the following work re
Upon notification of a pregnancy or the employment of a nursing mother, your responsibilities are as follows:
Conduct a pregnancy-specific risk assessment with the employee/student in collaboration with the occupational safety officer. This typically involves verifying whether the individual can leave the workplace or laboratory at any t
Regardless of a current pregnancy notification, your responsibilities regarding workplace safety are as follows:
Creation of a general risk assessment (e.g., for chemical laboratories, including the evaluation of hazardous substances) in collaboration with the occupational safety officer Training of all employees before starting work o
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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Advance Maintenance Payment
Single parents can apply for advance maintenance payment for children under the age of 18 at the Youth Welfare Office if the person obligated to pay maintenance does not pay at all, pays irregularly, or if paternity has not been established. The amount of the payment always depends on the age of the child.
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Child Supplement, Benefits for Education and Participation, and Housing Allowance
With a low income, many parents are eligible for child supplement, the education package, and/or housing allowance—this applies to both couples and single parents. Families are eligible for the child supplement if the parents' income covers their own needs but not th
Parental Allowance
Parental allowance supports the financial stability of families and allows parents to dedicate time to their child.
You can find more information here.
