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An employer can’t fire a worker because she is pregnant. And when she returns to work, she must get back her old job or a similar job for at least the same pay. | An employer can’t fire a worker because she is pregnant. And when she returns to work, she must get back her old job or a similar job for at least the same pay. | ||
Workers who take maternity leave can apply for | Workers who take maternity leave can apply for employment insurance benefits. Maternity benefits are paid at up to 55% of the worker’s earnings (capped at a maximum amount per week) for up to 15 weeks. | ||
See the People’s Law School website for more on [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/everyday-legal-problems/work/time-work/taking-time-have-or-parent-child maternity leave]. The information also explains '''parental leave''', where any parent covered by employment standards law is entitled to a period of unpaid leave from work when their child is born or adopted. | See the People’s Law School website for more on [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/everyday-legal-problems/work/time-work/taking-time-have-or-parent-child maternity leave]. The information also explains '''parental leave''', where any parent covered by employment standards law is entitled to a period of unpaid leave from work when their child is born or adopted. | ||