General requirements
Employed women may use maternity leave, which is leave of absence shortly before and after the time of a child’s birth. Maternity leave must be paid to cover the needs of the child and the family while the woman is on maternity leave. During this time the woman has the right to keep her employment and the employment-related social allowances to which she was entitled before taking maternity leave. The amount of social benefits should be adequate so as to allow a woman to maintain herself and her child with a suitable standard of living and healthcare.
The Labour Code of the Republic of Moldova
In accordance with the Labour Code, paid maternity leave for women can last up to 70 days for the prenatal period. This period may be extended to another 56 days for the postnatal period. In certain circumstances, the father of the child can also claim a paternity leave of 14 days. You can learn more about maternity and paternity leaves and benefits on the webpage of the National Social Insurance House.