About reducing working hours
When her medical condition does not allow a pregnant employee to work the normal hours, she may request a reduction of working time. Changes to working conditions are based on medical recommendations, to protect the health of the mother and the unborn child.
Legal basis
Reducing working hours for pregnant employees is a right guaranteed by GEO no. 96/2003 on maternity protection in the workplace. Working time may be reduced by one quarter - for example, from 8 to 6 hours per day - based on a medical certificate.
How to fill in the request - step by step
- Fill in the header with the employer and your details.
- State the request to reduce working hours and the period.
- Attach the medical certificate recommending the reduction.
- Add the date and your signature.
- Submit the request to the HR department.
What the request must include
- Employer and employee details
- The request to reduce working hours
- The period for which the reduction is requested
- Reference to the attached medical certificate
- Date and signature
Frequently asked questions
Working time may be reduced by one quarter of the normal duration - for example, from 8 to 6 hours per day - based on a medical recommendation.