Our Maternity Leave Benefit Scheme provides financial protection to working mothers during maternity leave, ensuring income continuity during this important period.
The employer continues paying the employee’s salary during the 14-week maternity leave period and may subsequently apply to RSSB for reimbursement of the final eight weeks.
Discover the advantages of maternity leave that support both your health and career. We provide essential benefits to ensure a smooth transition during this important time.
Continue receiving your full salary throughout maternity leave. In cases of delivery-related complications, an additional fully paid month of leave may be granted in accordance with regulations.
Provides sufficient time for recovery following childbirth, exclusive breastfeeding, bonding with the child, and supporting the health and development of the newborn.
An employer can only request a reimbursement for an employee if and only if;
The employer submits a maternity leave application through the Ishema platform, providing employee details and expected leave period.
Provide a Medical certificate confirming employee pregnancy and expected delivery date
Provide a document confirming the employee's leave issued by the organisation.
Ensure that the employee is covered by the scheme during the time of the leave period amongst other labor law requirement
Organisations Benefiting
Average Monthly Reimbursements
Mothers Supported Each Month
The Scheme has been a game-changer, it allows us to support our employees fully during their maternity leave by ensuring they receive their full salary, which we are then reimbursed for by RSSB.
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