Thousands of working mothers in Kuban region received maternity benefits totaling over 25,000
In the Krasnodar region of Russia, over 25,000 working mothers have benefited from maternity leave benefits since the beginning of the year, as reported by the regional vice-governor, Anna Minikova, on her Telegram channel.
This news underscores the region's adherence to the general Russian maternity leave regulations, which provide a baseline of 140 calendar days of paid maternity leave (70 days before and 70 days after the birth). However, there are specific conditions that extend the leave duration in cases of twins, complicated births, or adoptions.
For mothers facing more complex childbirth situations, such as twins, the maternity leave is extended to 194 calendar days. In cases of complicated births, the leave is extended to 156 calendar days.
For those adopting a child under three months old, the adoptive parent is entitled to 70 calendar days of leave from the day of adoption.
These extensions are supported by Russian labor law provisions for maternity and parental leave, which apply across all regions, including Krasnodar.
The benefit amount for working mothers is calculated based on their average earnings over the two years preceding their leave. The maximum benefit for working mothers on a 140-day leave is 794,355.80 rubles, while the minimum benefit this year is 103,285 rubles.
Under certain circumstances, the leave duration for working mothers can be extended. For instance, for adopting two or more children, the leave duration is extended to 110 days.
It's important to note that if a woman's employment history is less than six months, the benefit cannot exceed the minimum wage.
For more specific details about the Krasnodar regional implementation or any recent local adjustments beyond federal law, it's recommended to consult the Krasnodar regional labor department or official government resources.
In summary, the maternity leave provisions in the Krasnodar region ensure additional recovery and care time for mothers facing more complex childbirth situations or adopting newborns.
- In addition to the standard 140 calendar days of paid maternity leave, mothers in complex childbirth situations, such as twins, receive an extension of 54 calendar days, totaling 194 calendar days.
- Women adopting a child under three months old can take a leave of 70 calendar days, while those adopting two or more children can extend their leave up to 110 days.
