Justice Minister Zadic Returns After Maternity Leave

Justice Minister Alma Zadic (Green Party) had her second child on December 6th and during her maternity leave, she was represented by Social and Health Minister Johannes Rauch.

Politicians Without Real Maternity Leave and Parental Leave Regulations

During her first maternity leave in early 2021, Zadic was represented by the Green Party leader Werner Kogler, and even then she returned to office after just under two months. There is no real maternity leave and parental leave regulation for female politicians. The provisions of the Maternity Protection Act do not apply to government members, deputies, or mayors, and they are not entitled to parental leave, as a political mandate is not considered an employment or service relationship.

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