There is system for maternity leave in your home country, and this is also stipulated by law in Japan.
There are different periods of leave, so be sure to understand them and use the system wisely!
Maternity leave is a protected leave for working women regarding pregnancy and childbirth.
This is a system to avoid the risks of childbirth, prepare for childbirth, and recover physical strength after childbirth.This is stipulated by labor law.
There are different rules for "before birth (prenatal)" and "after birth (postnatal)."
This is a leave that a woman can take if she tells her company that she wants to take time off from work up to six weeks before the expected date of childbirth.
You don't have to force yourself to take maternity leave.
During maternity leave, you will not be paid, so if you want to work until the very last minute, you can consult with your company and hospital and work until your due day.
*The day of childbirth is also included in prenatal leave.
You must not work for 6 weeks from the expected date of childbirth.This is stipulated by labor law.
However, after 6 weeks, if the person wishes to work and their doctor has approved that it is safe for them to work at the company, they can.
If you want to work, be sure to apply to the company.
If the baby unfortunately dies, you can take postpartum leave if you are at least 4 months pregnant.
(In case of stillbirth or miscarriage after 4 months of pregnancy, a death notification must be submitted to the government office)
Salaries will not be paid during maternity leave.
However, if your company is a member of the Japan Health Insurance Association or a health insurance association, approximately 67% of your basic salary will be paid as maternity allowance.
(This is a guideline amount, so it may vary slightly)
●A company employee who is insured by the company's health insurance (self-enrolled)
●Childbirth after 4 months of pregnancy (85 days)
●Absent from work to prepare for childbirth (no salary paid)
You cannot receive a salary and maternity allowance at the same time.
You will only have one option, so consider whether you want to continue working while considering your physical condition.
*Maternity allowance will not be paid if you are enrolled in National Health Insurance or if you are a dependent rather than an insured person under health insurance.
If the pregnant woman is not working and she lives with her husband as a dependant, no maternity allowance will be paid.
In order to receive maternity allowance, you must apply to the Japan Health Insurance Association or the Health Insurance Society.
Please consult your company's general office representative for instruction.
If there is no problems with the submitted documents, the maternity allowance will be transferred in one lump sum to the bank account specified on the application form within one to two months after the application.
It is also possible to apply for maternity allowance in multiple installments, such as for the prenatal period including the day of childbirth and for the postnatal period.
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