ILO Maternity Protection Convetion

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C183 Maternity Protection Convention, 2000

Overview

Article 2(1) provides that this convention applies to all employed women, even those engaged in "atypical forms of dependent work." The Convention has specific provisions on health protection (Article 3), maternity leave (Article 4), leave due to illness or complications (Article 5) and breast feeding (Article 10). Under Article 8, it is unlawful for an employer to terminate the employment of a woman during pregnancy or during her absence on leave as specified under Article 5 or during a period upon her return to work, except on grounds unrelated to her pregnancy or childbirth or consequences following from it. It goes on to provide that the burden for proving that the reasons for termination are unrelated to pregnancy will rest with the employer. Subject to some conditions in Article 9(2), under Article 9(1), states are required to adopt measures to ensure that maternity does not lead to discrimination in employment and access to employment.

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