[Opinion] Minister: ‘Nothing stopping’ maternity leave expansion

The Congressional Commission on Labour and Social Security adopted an opinion that proposes extending post-natal maternity leave from 49 days to 70 days. If approved in plenary, working mothers would have a total of 119 days of maternity leave. Peruvian law currently provides for a maternity leave of 98 days, divided into 49 days before childbirth and 49 days thereafter. However, with this proposal, the post-natal period would extend to 70 days,…

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Yape launches security code so that users can prevent fake yapeosPublic investment grew 18% to the first quarter of 2025 and reaches execution of S/11.233 millionThe Congressional Labour and Social Security Commission passed by a majority opinion that extends maternity leave, establishing 49 days of mandatory prenatal rest and 70 days of postnatal rest, totaling 119 days in general conditions. The opinion, amending Law 26644, was approved with 1…

Minister: ‘Nothing stopping’ maternity leave expansion

A PUSH to expand maternity leave in The Bahamas is gaining traction, with Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle declaring there is “nothing stopping it” — even as business leaders warn such reforms could threaten jobs and strain companies.