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Maternity leave and child care: rights in Serbia

A mother cannot be dismissed during pregnancy or leave. 100% of pay up to 18 months.
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Leave duration

  • Maternity: 28 days before + 73 after birth
  • Child care: up to age 1
  • Special care: up to age 5

Pay

100% of average salary over the preceding 18 months, paid by the Health Insurance Fund.

Dismissal protection

The employer cannot dismiss a pregnant woman, a mother on leave, or a parent on child-care leave.

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