Maternity Leave & Childcare Rights for School Faculty
Everything you need to know about paid maternity benefits and protections against wrongful termination during pregnancy.
Statutory Maternity Protections
Female educators who have completed at least 80 days of service in the preceding 12 months are entitled to full paid maternity leave (typically 26 weeks).
Employers are strictly prohibited from discharging, terminating, or modifying contract conditions during maternity absence.
Do this next
- Submit formal medical notice 10 weeks prior to expected delivery
- Confirm health insurance coverage extension
- Ensure written confirmation of post-maternity role resumption