Maternity Leave

Under the Labour Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a woman is entitled to:

• 70 calendar days before childbirth;
• 56 calendar days after childbirth;
• 70 calendar days after childbirth in the event of complicated delivery or the birth of two or more children.

Maternity leave is calculated as a single period and is granted in full regardless of the number of days actually used before childbirth.

The benefit is paid in the amount established by law, but it may not be less than 75 per cent of the employee’s average monthly remuneration.

Assignment of the Benefit

Under the Law “On State Social Insurance”, temporary incapacity and maternity benefits are assigned proactively, without requiring a separate application from the insured person.

The person’s insurance record and the current State social insurance rules are taken into account when the benefit is assigned and paid.

Maternity leave is an employment guarantee, while the benefit is a social insurance payment intended to replace income during that period.

Leave until the Child Reaches Two and Three Years of Age

After maternity leave, a woman is entitled, at her request, to:

• parental leave until the child reaches the age of two, with payment of an allowance;
• additional unpaid parental leave until the child reaches the age of three.

Parental leave may be used in full or in parts by:

• the child’s father;
• the child’s grandmother or grandfather;
• another relative actually caring for the child;
• the child’s guardian.

Working during Parental Leave

A person on parental leave may:

• work part-time;
• work from home by agreement with the employer.

The right to receive the allowance until the child reaches the age of two is retained.

Employment and Length of Service

The employee’s job and position are retained during parental leave.

A total of up to six years of such leave is included in the employee’s length of service, including professional service in the relevant occupation.

Unless otherwise provided by a collective agreement, internal document or employment contract, parental leave is not included in the length of service giving entitlement to subsequent annual leave.