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Maternity leave for self-employed women finally brought in line with that of employees

12/05/2026
In brief

Self-employed women can now benefit from maternity leave of up to 15 weeks, just like employees. This measure ends a difference in treatment and gives self-employed mothers more choice to welcome their child in better conditions, without being penalised because of their professional status.

  • Government: Federal government
  • Minister: Éléonore Simonet
  • Stage: Adopted by Parliament

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