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 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 18 countries have no provision against dismissal during or on account of pregnancy.
  • 127 countries prohibit dismissals during or on account of pregnancy.