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Employees are entitled to take leaves from work for a range of reasons. | Employees are entitled to take leaves from work for a range of reasons. | ||
People who are expecting to give birth are entitled to 17 weeks off work, without pay, to have their baby. This is called '''maternity leave'''. It’s also sometimes referred to as pregnancy leave. | |||
An employer can’t fire a worker because | An employer can’t fire a worker because they are pregnant. And when they return to work, they must get back their old job or a similar job for at least the same pay. | ||
Any | Any parent is entitled to a period of unpaid '''parental leave''' from work when their child is born or adopted. | ||
An employee is entitled to '''sick leave'''. Over the course of a year, you’re entitled to at least five days of paid sick leave and three days of unpaid leave if you can’t work due to personal illness or injury. | An employee is entitled to '''sick leave'''. Over the course of a year, you’re entitled to at least five days of paid sick leave and three days of unpaid leave if you can’t work due to personal illness or injury. | ||
