Despite the fact that pregnancy is a normal and natural physiological state for a woman, ladies still move to a special position when carrying a baby. Therefore, a number of benefits and concessions are provided for them, incl. and at work. But there are more and more women who fall into the single category. And a natural question arises for them: do they have any special rights at the time of pregnancy.
Russian legislation provides for special benefits for single mothers who are forced to raise a child on their own and at the same time also work. This does not apply to pregnant women, because the child is still not available in fact.
Pregnancy does not always end with the delivery of a live baby. Therefore, a mother can receive all material benefits only upon the birth of a child.
In this regard, single pregnant women can count on all the same benefits as expectant mothers who have husbands.
Labor benefits
According to the law, the employer cannot refuse to hire a pregnant woman if the main reason for the refusal was the woman's pregnancy. Also, they do not have the right to arrange tests for a pregnant woman and assign a probationary period.
True, in fact, it is almost impossible to prove that the reason for the refusal was the pregnancy of the candidate.
Pregnant women who are already working also have a number of advantages. For example, they should not be involved in extracurricular work, they need to ease working conditions, they should not be recalled from vacation, or fired in cases of liquidation of the company. When a woman is working in dangerous conditions, she should be transferred to a more gentle mode. At the same time, her average earnings are fully preserved.
If the expectant mother has such a need, she can be transferred to a reduced working day or week with a recalculation of wages according to the hours worked.
Also, the expectant mother can fearlessly visit clinics during working hours and take sick leave as needed without fear of being fired.
Payouts
As for the various benefits, pregnant women can count on them as well. So, those who registered before the 12th week of pregnancy are entitled to a one-time payment, the amount of which is indexed annually.
Also, a pregnancy and childbirth allowance is expected for a pregnant woman. It is paid when you go on maternity leave and is calculated for 140 days (this is how long the decree lasts on average). This benefit is calculated on the basis of average monthly earnings and is not subject to income tax. But it should be borne in mind that non-working women are not paid such an allowance.
In addition, upon the conclusion of a doctor, if necessary, a woman can receive dairy products in the dairy kitchen. Also, the expectant mother receives free vitamins.
