The anticipation of a child’s arrival is a unique and wonderful time. As you prepare, it’s important to understand your entitlements for pregnancy and maternity leave, as well as the support our company provides.
To make sure everything is in place, please notify us of your pregnancy as early as possible—ideally at least 8 weeks before your due date.
How to Apply for Maternity Leave
To apply, please provide:
Proof of Pregnancy and Expected Due Date: Obtain this documentation from your midwife or doctor.
Planned Start Date of Maternity Leave: Based on the guidelines above.
You can submit your maternity leave request through the workforce app:
Go to "Get Help" in the app.
Select "Absence".
Tap "Special Leave".
Carefully review the types of leave and choose the one that applies to you.
Additionally, please inform your hub manager about your upcoming absence to help ensure a smooth transition during your leave.
Payment Throughout Maternity Leave
As your employer, we will continue to pay your full salary throughout maternity leave:
100% of your normal wages for 16 weeks (or longer in special cases noted above).
We will also apply for benefits through UWV on your behalf, ensuring you receive pay directly from us without delay.
Once your benefit application is processed by UWV, you’ll receive a letter outlining the payment details, which will be reimbursed to us directly since we’ve paid you in advance.