Special maternity protection leave

Working mothers can apply for special leave of up to 6 months to bring up your child from the Public Employment Service (DEPA), provided that:

  • you are insured with EFKA
  • you are employed in undertakings or holdings in the private sector under an employment relationship, whether fixed-term or indefinite, full-time or part-time


This leave is granted by your employer after its expiry:

  • maternity leave and maternity leave
  • leave equal to part-time
  • annual leave, provided that it is granted on the basis of annual time limits.


You will need:

  • or your personal Taxisnet credentials
  • or the codes of the DHPA;

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Last updated: Tuesday 10 January, 2023

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