Art. 54a Personnel Ordinance (PV) - Maternity Leave

1. The employee must report the commencement of maternity leave to the department for the attention of the HR with a medical certificate indicating the expected date of birth as early as possible.

2. Maternity leave begins on the day of birth

a) if the child is born viable; or

b) if the pregnancy has lasted at least 23 weeks.

2bis If the other parent dies within six months after the birth, the employee is entitled to an additional paid leave of 14 days within six months of the death.

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4. In the case of fluctuating work hours, the average salary received in the twelve months prior to the birth is decisive for the calculation of salary.

5. Unless there are serious operational reasons against it, the department grants unpaid leave upon request following the paid maternity leave.

6. The employee may terminate the employment relationship within one month after the birth to coincide with the end of the maternity leave.

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