Does the law protect workers from dismissals during or on account of pregnancy?

  • Prohibition on dismissals
  • No prohibition on dismissals
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2022 in 135 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2022, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 20 countries have no provision against dismissal during pregnancy. 
  • 115 countries prohibit dismissals during pregnancy.

https://labourrightsindex.org/heatmap-2022/2022-the-index-in-text-explanation/maternity-at-work