Maternity allowance (Switzerland)
Women are entitled to 14 weeks' maternity leave in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations as well as a maternity benefit pursuant to the Erwerbsersatzgesetz (Income Compensation Act).
They receive 80 per cent of their average earned income before the birth for a period of 14 weeks, but no more than CHF 196.00 a day.
If the new-born has to
be hospitalized for at least 14 days directly after birth, the duration of the
maternity allowance paiement can be extended by the duration of the
hospitalization not exceeding 56 days (up to a total of maximally 154 days).
This right is reserved to women who pursue their gainful activity after the
maternity leave.
For self-employed persons
