Know your maternity leave entitlements.
You can return to work no earlier than two weeks after the birth
Maternity entitlements
What is a female employee's entitlement?
Maternity leave
- Your maternity leave starts from your delivery date
- You can return to work no earlier than two weeks after the birth
- With the 2022 amendments now in effect, maternity leave in Malaysia has been updated under the Employment Act to give all female employees an eligible period of not less than 98 consecutive days.
When to tell your boss
- There is no legal provision in the Employment Act 1955 that you should tell your employer that you are pregnant but your employment contract may require you to inform them. Talk to your HR department if you are unsure .
- You may find it better to tell them as soon as possible, so they know you have a good reason to attend medical appointments (you may be entitled to paid time off for antenatal appointments)
Paternity leave
- Your spouse may be entitled to paid paternity leave (check with your spouse's employer)
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