Indicator 5: Maternity at Work

  • 100
  • 80
  • 60
  • 40
  • 20
  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

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). The indicator score ranges between 0 to 100, where 100 indicates the highest possible score.

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The “Maternity at Work” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Pregnancy Inquiry During Recruitment
  2. Maternity Leave
  3. Maternity Benefits
  4. Source of Maternity Benefits
  5. Dismissals During Pregnancy

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.