falling in Turkey birth ratesGovernment against, prepared a new draft regulation in order to protect the population structure and strengthen the family institution.. according to draft, maternity leave for female civil servants 24 next week while being removed, paternity leave 15 to the day will be upgraded. Moreover, to foster families It is aimed to grant additional rights.
Maternity Leave 24 Coming Out Next Week
According to the news sourced from Türkiye newspaper, In the current regulation, the total number of female civil servants 16 week (prenatal 8, post-natal 8) The duration of maternity leave is being extended.
- This period with the new draft total 24 next week will be removed.
- Within the scope of regulation, before birth 8 week, if after birth 16 week maternity leave will be provided.
- In multiple pregnancies added to prenatal period 2 right to additional weekly leave will continue to be protected.
Paternity Leave 15 It's Becoming a Day
The leave period granted to fathers whose spouses give birth is also increased.
- Currently 10 the day paternity leave, with the new regulation 15 to the day will be removed.
- Moreover, employee to employees with the status 15 day unpaid leave It is planned to grant the right.
Special Incentives for Foster Families
In draft editing, increasing the number of foster families is also targeted. In this context, civil servants who are foster families A special permit will be granted:
- 3 civil servants who are foster parents to one or more underage children, From the date the child is received 15 day off can use.
In the justification of the draft, of Turkey “very old population” due to the fact that it started to enter the status, With these regulations, both the promotion of birth rates and Strengthening the family institution by supporting children to grow up with families instead of institutions is intended.
