Employment ban during pregnancy: overview & legal situation in 2025
Pregnancy changes many things - including everyday working life. To ensure that expectant mothers are optimally protected during this sensitive time, German employment law provides clear regulations: the employment ban. It ensures that neither the health of mother and child nor the financial security of the pregnant woman are endangered. But when does such a ban apply? Who can issue it - and what rights does it give rise to? In this magazin , you will find out when an employment ban is sensible or necessary, which legal principles apply in the Maternity Protection Act and how to act correctly as an employee or employer. The article provides you with clear answers, practical examples and valuable tips on how to...