Women's Employment Law (Amendment – Extending the Maternity and Parental Leave Period for Parents of a Toddler with a Complex Disability) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק עבודת נשים (תיקון - הארכת תקופת הלידה וההורות להורי פעוט עם מוגבלות מורכבת)
TL;DRA proposal to extend the maternity and parenthood period by ten more weeks for parents of a toddler with a complex disability, with eligibility for additional maternity pay.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends the Employment of Women Law (1954) and the National Insurance Law (1995) in order to extend the maternity and parenthood period by ten more weeks for an employee whose child is a toddler with a complex disability. During the extension period, the insured woman will be entitled to additional maternity pay according to rules the minister will set. The proposal addresses the special family care requirements of complex disabilities, and similar proposals have already been tabled in the Knesset by other members.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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