Madina MP set to present bill to extend maternity leave, introduce paternity leave
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu (Esq), has initiated a bill titled Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2023, to amend Section 57(1) of the Labour Act to extend the period of maternity leave from 12weeks to 16 weeks (3 months to 4 months), with option for additional 2weeks in the case of caesarean, stillbirth(s) or multiple births, and to provide for related matters.