Women need better protection after a baby loss. Social minister Korinna Schumann wants this. Until now, these women only use sick leave. Now a new grief time is planned. This time has different steps.
From week 16 of the pregnancy, women get 4 weeks of grief time. From week 20, they get 8 weeks. From week 23, they even get 16 weeks. Women get money during this time. The state pays this money.
Self-employed women also get this right. Job protection gets better too. It lasts for 4 months after the baby loss. Partners can also get 2 weeks off. Women can still choose sick leave.
