In Malta, a pregnant employee is entitled to 18 weeks of maternity leave. DIER says written notice of the intended start should be given at least four weeks before commencement where reasonably practicable.
This Malta-specific maternity leave notice letter is for employees who need to notify their employer and set out the intended leave dates.
DIER: maternity leave is 18 weeks. The first 14 weeks are paid by the employer; the remaining four weeks are not paid by the employer, without prejudice to any Social Security entitlement.
Notice: written notice of the intended start date at least four weeks before commencement, so far as reasonably practicable.
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When should I give notice?
Provide written notice at least four weeks before maternity leave starts where reasonably practicable. State your intended start date and keep a copy of the notification.
What about the four weeks before the expected confinement?
DIER states that six weeks are taken immediately after confinement, while another four weeks are normally taken immediately before the expected date of confinement unless agreed otherwise.
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