Maternity protection

The employer must employ pregnant women and nursing mothers and arrange their working conditions in such a way that their health and the health of the child are not impaired. They may only be employed with their consent.

Pregnant women may be absent from work or leave work upon mere notice. Nursing mothers shall be given the necessary time off for breastfeeding. Ensure that pregnant women and nursing mothers can lie down and rest under appropriate conditions.

Women who have recently given birth shall not be employed for eight weeks after confinement.

Pregnant women may not be employed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. beginning eight weeks before delivery. The employer is obliged to offer pregnant women who are employed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. equivalent work between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., if possible, from the eighth week before confinement. This obligation shall also apply to the remainder of the pregnancy and to the period between the eighth and the twenty-sixth week after confinement if the employee certifies by a medical certificate that this is necessary for her health or for the health of the child. If no other equivalent work can be offered between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., women are entitled to 80% of their wages, together with appropriate compensation for lost wages in kind. During the aforementioned periods, the woman shall not lose the benefits in terms of her position in the company, seniority and promotion associated with her regular job.

Overview of the various legal provisions in Liechtenstein

Commission communication on guidelines for the assessment of chemical, physical and biological agents and industrial processes considered to pose risks to the health and safety at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding (Council Directive 92/85/EEC)