Pregnant at work
If you are pregnant, as your employer, we will do everything in our power to protect your health and that of your baby. Both during your pregnancy and while you breastfeed.
Notifying us of your pregnancy
You are free to decide when to tell your immediate supervisor about your pregnancy. Legally, you should inform your supervisor no later than three weeks before you wish to go on maternity leave. Read about how you notify about your pregnancy >>
Work during pregnancy
If you work while pregnant, you are entitled to additional breaks. These breaks may not add up to more than one-eighth of your total working hours. It goes without saying that we hope your pregnancy is unproblematic. If complications nevertheless arise, please contact your immediate supervisor and possibly the University doctor. Together we can see how we can adjust your duties so that you may continue to work in a healthy and safe way without negative consequences for your pregnancy.
You do not need to take up leave hours for midwife or doctor appointments related to your pregnancy. Simply notify your supervisor of your absence.
Illness during pregnancy
If you become ill due to complaints relating to your pregnancy or the birth, please inform your HR department within three working days. If we do not report your pregnancy-related illness to the UWV in a timely fashion, we will be fined. More information on illness and pregnancy >>
Maternity leave
As a Leiden University employee, you are entitled to maternity leave. You can stop working four to six weeks before your due date. If you are expecting a multiple birth, you may take maternity leave earlier: ten to eight weeks before your due date. More information on maternity leave >>
Your partner is pregnant
As a partner of the mother, you are entitled to various forms of leave. Read about your leave after the birth >>