Latest items for SAB-LAW-1
Jan. 21, 2024, 10:43 a.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, SAB-LAW-1
"As is common in other Muslim countries, no Muslim woman may marry a non-Muslim, and widows, compared with widowers, are entitled to a smaller share of the dead spouse’s estate" (para 15).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, SAB-LAW-1
"As is common in other Muslim countries, no Muslim woman may marry a non-Muslim, and widows, compared with widowers, are entitled to a smaller share of the dead spouse’s estate" (para 15).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1, SAB-LAW-1
"Senegal also has a national action plan for the eradication of gender-based violence and the promotion of human rights. This multisectoral document, covering the period 2017–2021, is now being implemented and has led, among its initial results, to the formulation of regional action plans...Women are entitled to a maximum of one hour’s rest per working day for breastfeeding over a period of 15 months from the time of the child ’s birth." (3).
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1, SAB-LAW-1
"Senegal also has a national action plan for the eradication of gender-based violence and the promotion of human rights. This multisectoral document, covering the period 2017–2021, is now being implemented and has led, among its initial results, to the formulation of regional action plans...Women are entitled to a maximum of one hour’s rest per working day for breastfeeding over a period of 15 months from the time of the child ’s birth." (3).
July 30, 2023, 5:25 a.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
""Once married, a Saudi woman must obey her husband. She may not “withhold herself” from her husband. She must breastfeed her children; this is a legal obligation owed to her husband." (Parag. 14)
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
""Once married, a Saudi woman must obey her husband. She may not “withhold herself” from her husband. She must breastfeed her children; this is a legal obligation owed to her husband." (Parag. 14)
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"[W]omen [must be transferred] to a less heavy work by retaining their working responsibilities until their child reaches 18 months of age because of complications in feeding or breastfeeding of a child... It is prohibited to decrease the salary of women because of their pregnancy or breastfeeding. In addition to the free time given to the women with a child aged below 18 months and the general lunch break, presuming also each of break time given for feeding (breastfeeding) of a child should last for at least 30 minutes, such women should be given another break time for each 3 hours while these break time periods will be included in...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"[W]omen [must be transferred] to a less heavy work by retaining their working responsibilities until their child reaches 18 months of age because of complications in feeding or breastfeeding of a child... It is prohibited to decrease the salary of women because of their pregnancy or breastfeeding. In addition to the free time given to the women with a child aged below 18 months and the general lunch break, presuming also each of break time given for feeding (breastfeeding) of a child should last for at least 30 minutes, such women should be given another break time for each 3 hours while these break time periods will be included in...more
July 12, 2023, 10:28 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-LAW-2, SAB-LAW-1
""Once married, a Saudi woman must obey her husband. She may not “withhold herself” from her husband. She must breastfeed her children; this is a legal obligation owed to her husband." (Parag. 14)
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-LAW-2, SAB-LAW-1
""Once married, a Saudi woman must obey her husband. She may not “withhold herself” from her husband. She must breastfeed her children; this is a legal obligation owed to her husband." (Parag. 14)
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"The Nicaraguan Social Security Institute provides a milk allowance for two years under the multiple birth policy, regardless of whether the parents are insured." (11)(NF - CODER COMMENT - In cases in which mother's cannot produce milk or struggle to do so, the government provides additional support through these programs).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"The Nicaraguan Social Security Institute provides a milk allowance for two years under the multiple birth policy, regardless of whether the parents are insured." (11)(NF - CODER COMMENT - In cases in which mother's cannot produce milk or struggle to do so, the government provides additional support through these programs).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"A significant contribution to the development of gender legislation adopted in Uzbekistan was made in 2019 by, inter alia:...the Breastfeeding Support and Food Requirements for Infants and Young Children Act of 23 October 2019;..."(4)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The government of Uzbekistan has made it their goal to ensure that the rights of nursing mothers are protected as well as providing the necessary food stuffs for infants and young children. This also includes supporting formula or other alternatives for women who cannot breastfeed). "Article 5 of the Act defines what is not considered to be sexual discrimination, namely: the establishment of differences governing relations related to the functions of childbirth...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"A significant contribution to the development of gender legislation adopted in Uzbekistan was made in 2019 by, inter alia:...the Breastfeeding Support and Food Requirements for Infants and Young Children Act of 23 October 2019;..."(4)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The government of Uzbekistan has made it their goal to ensure that the rights of nursing mothers are protected as well as providing the necessary food stuffs for infants and young children. This also includes supporting formula or other alternatives for women who cannot breastfeed). "Article 5 of the Act defines what is not considered to be sexual discrimination, namely: the establishment of differences governing relations related to the functions of childbirth...more
Dec. 17, 2022, 10:28 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers must not discriminate or harass breastfeeding women" (para 7). According to Textbox 1: "The Equality Act 2010 says that it is discrimination to treat a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding...[A] cafe owner cannot ask you to stop breastfeeding, ask you to move or cover up or refuse to serve you" (para 23).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers must not discriminate or harass breastfeeding women" (para 7). According to Textbox 1: "The Equality Act 2010 says that it is discrimination to treat a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding...[A] cafe owner cannot ask you to stop breastfeeding, ask you to move or cover up or refuse to serve you" (para 23).
July 6, 2022, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Active-duty military women and civilian Defense Department employees now can be reimbursed for shipping breast milk while on official travel, according to a recent change to the Joint Travel Regulations. DoD officials announced April 14 that nursing mothers may be reimbursed up to $1,000 as a travel accommodation during temporary duty of more than three days. As of April 7 -- the date the policy was approved -- covered expenses will include commercial shipping fees, excess baggage, storage bags or containers, cold shipping packages, refrigeration and transport, according to a memo from Joel Ridenour, chief of the Pentagon's Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Committee" (Para. 1-3). "The change is scheduled...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Active-duty military women and civilian Defense Department employees now can be reimbursed for shipping breast milk while on official travel, according to a recent change to the Joint Travel Regulations. DoD officials announced April 14 that nursing mothers may be reimbursed up to $1,000 as a travel accommodation during temporary duty of more than three days. As of April 7 -- the date the policy was approved -- covered expenses will include commercial shipping fees, excess baggage, storage bags or containers, cold shipping packages, refrigeration and transport, according to a memo from Joel Ridenour, chief of the Pentagon's Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Committee" (Para. 1-3). "The change is scheduled...more
March 9, 2022, 8:57 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"...in October 2006, by the Council of Ministers, of the Bill, entitled 'Regulations for the protection of the rights of labour, childbirth and the promotion of safeguarding the health of the newborn' as assigned to the XII Commission on Social Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies, on 5 September 2008. This DDL, once approved by Parliament, will aim at: protecting the rights and health of the pregnant woman and child through the promotion of knowledge of the care modalities and health-care practices; the use of modalities for pain control during the delivery; reducing the risk of disease for the future child; fostering physiologic birth; reducing the use of caesarean operations;...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"...in October 2006, by the Council of Ministers, of the Bill, entitled 'Regulations for the protection of the rights of labour, childbirth and the promotion of safeguarding the health of the newborn' as assigned to the XII Commission on Social Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies, on 5 September 2008. This DDL, once approved by Parliament, will aim at: protecting the rights and health of the pregnant woman and child through the promotion of knowledge of the care modalities and health-care practices; the use of modalities for pain control during the delivery; reducing the risk of disease for the future child; fostering physiologic birth; reducing the use of caesarean operations;...more
Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"There are no specific laws in place for breastfeeding. However, under Islamic Sharia law women are suppose to breastfeed for two years. The only time a mother is exempt for those two years is if her health is at stake" (1).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"There are no specific laws in place for breastfeeding. However, under Islamic Sharia law women are suppose to breastfeed for two years. The only time a mother is exempt for those two years is if her health is at stake" (1).
Aug. 28, 2021, 11:07 a.m.
Countries: Estonia
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"An employer has to create suitable working and rest conditions for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding . Upon assigning work to pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, employers are to observe the restrictions provided by legislation to ensure their safety. An employer is required to provide pregnant women a time off for ante--natal natal examinations, which is considered working time. Law guarantees to breastfeeding , which is considered working time. Law guarantees to breastfeeding mothers additional breaks to which they are entitled until the child reaches the age mothers additional breaks to which they are entitled until the child reaches the age of 18 months. The breaks...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"An employer has to create suitable working and rest conditions for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding . Upon assigning work to pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, employers are to observe the restrictions provided by legislation to ensure their safety. An employer is required to provide pregnant women a time off for ante--natal natal examinations, which is considered working time. Law guarantees to breastfeeding , which is considered working time. Law guarantees to breastfeeding mothers additional breaks to which they are entitled until the child reaches the age mothers additional breaks to which they are entitled until the child reaches the age of 18 months. The breaks...more
Aug. 27, 2021, 1:01 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Female MPs will be allowed to bring their newborn children in to the House of Commons and breastfeed them on the famous green benches, new Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said today. He said that he would overturn a 20-year ban on women feeding their children during lengthy debates either in the chamber or committee rooms, to help new mothers" (para 1-2). "Baroness Boothroyd ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the Commons chamber in 2000 when she was speaker. But Sir Lindsay said he would not block breastfeeding when asked if he would allow it in the chamber or committee rooms. 'I'm of the view there isn't a policy, my view...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Female MPs will be allowed to bring their newborn children in to the House of Commons and breastfeed them on the famous green benches, new Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said today. He said that he would overturn a 20-year ban on women feeding their children during lengthy debates either in the chamber or committee rooms, to help new mothers" (para 1-2). "Baroness Boothroyd ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the Commons chamber in 2000 when she was speaker. But Sir Lindsay said he would not block breastfeeding when asked if he would allow it in the chamber or committee rooms. 'I'm of the view there isn't a policy, my view...more
April 30, 2021, 6:49 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"MPs can bring young children to work and breast or bottle feed under new laws" (para 1). "Babies and breastfeeding will be allowed in South Australia's House of Assembly under new laws which passed on Thursday" (para 2). "Breastfeeding was also permitted, with Senator Larissa Waters becoming the first woman to breastfeed her baby in federal parliament in 2017" (para 9).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"MPs can bring young children to work and breast or bottle feed under new laws" (para 1). "Babies and breastfeeding will be allowed in South Australia's House of Assembly under new laws which passed on Thursday" (para 2). "Breastfeeding was also permitted, with Senator Larissa Waters becoming the first woman to breastfeed her baby in federal parliament in 2017" (para 9).
April 26, 2021, 11:49 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"...in October 2006, by the Council of Ministers, of the Bill, entitled 'Regulations for the protection of the rights of labour, childbirth and the promotion of safeguarding the health of the newborn' as assigned to the XII Commission on Social Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies, on 5 September 2008. This DDL, once approved by Parliament, will aim at: protecting the rights and health of the pregnant woman and child through the promotion of knowledge of the care modalities and health-care practices; the use of modalities for pain control during the delivery; reducing the risk of disease for the future child; fostering physiologic birth; reducing the use of caesarean operations;...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"...in October 2006, by the Council of Ministers, of the Bill, entitled 'Regulations for the protection of the rights of labour, childbirth and the promotion of safeguarding the health of the newborn' as assigned to the XII Commission on Social Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies, on 5 September 2008. This DDL, once approved by Parliament, will aim at: protecting the rights and health of the pregnant woman and child through the promotion of knowledge of the care modalities and health-care practices; the use of modalities for pain control during the delivery; reducing the risk of disease for the future child; fostering physiologic birth; reducing the use of caesarean operations;...more
Feb. 13, 2021, 5:58 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
“The marketing of infant formula is strictly regulated to try to halt plummeting rates of breastfeeding” (para 2). “Companies are not allowed to advertise or promote formula designed for infants under the age of six months, and the World Health Organisation code of practice says no medical organisation or doctor should accept payments from formula firms” (para 3). “But 59 out of 195 clinical commissioning groups in England have recorded at least one breach of the WHO code since 2014, an investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches reveals. In Wales, five out of the seven local health boards recorded a breach” (para 4).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
“The marketing of infant formula is strictly regulated to try to halt plummeting rates of breastfeeding” (para 2). “Companies are not allowed to advertise or promote formula designed for infants under the age of six months, and the World Health Organisation code of practice says no medical organisation or doctor should accept payments from formula firms” (para 3). “But 59 out of 195 clinical commissioning groups in England have recorded at least one breach of the WHO code since 2014, an investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches reveals. In Wales, five out of the seven local health boards recorded a breach” (para 4).
Dec. 20, 2020, 6:53 p.m.
Countries: Bahrain
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1, SAB-LAW-1
"Article 35 in the same law also provides provision, for lactating female working in the private sector, after their return from maternity leave, to two nursing periods of a minimum of one hour each, until the baby is six months of age, and when the baby is aged six months, to one year, a woman is entitled to two further periods of care, that last for a minimum duration of 30 minutes. In the public sector, lactating mothers are granted maternal hours for two years" (7).
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1, SAB-LAW-1
"Article 35 in the same law also provides provision, for lactating female working in the private sector, after their return from maternity leave, to two nursing periods of a minimum of one hour each, until the baby is six months of age, and when the baby is aged six months, to one year, a woman is entitled to two further periods of care, that last for a minimum duration of 30 minutes. In the public sector, lactating mothers are granted maternal hours for two years" (7).
May 31, 2020, 4:27 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"The Law on Labour Protection adopted on July 8, 2010 stipulates the obligations of the institutions, enterprises, organizations and individuals to provide working people with safe and hygienic working conditions and to protect their lives and promote their health. In particular, the law provides that pregnant women shall be given light work before they take maternity leave and nursing women shall be ensured breastfeeding breaks (art. 24)" (7).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"The Law on Labour Protection adopted on July 8, 2010 stipulates the obligations of the institutions, enterprises, organizations and individuals to provide working people with safe and hygienic working conditions and to protect their lives and promote their health. In particular, the law provides that pregnant women shall be given light work before they take maternity leave and nursing women shall be ensured breastfeeding breaks (art. 24)" (7).
April 14, 2020, 5:17 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"The Indonesian government has stipulated a national policy related to exclusive breastfeeding in Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 33/2012 (Republic of Indonesia 2012). In the 2015-2019 Indonesian strategic plan (Renstra), the target coverage for exclusive breastfeeding is 50% by 2019 (Ministry of Health 2015)" (181).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"The Indonesian government has stipulated a national policy related to exclusive breastfeeding in Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 33/2012 (Republic of Indonesia 2012). In the 2015-2019 Indonesian strategic plan (Renstra), the target coverage for exclusive breastfeeding is 50% by 2019 (Ministry of Health 2015)" (181).
May 10, 2019, 3:08 p.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Aside from the Magna Carta of Women, exclusive and continued breastfeeding among women who will return to or resume work is well-supported by Republic Act 10028. Workplace policies on lactation breaks and establishment of lactation stations allow women who work, even in the informal sector, to manually hand express their breast milk. This ensures continuous emptying of their breasts, therefore increasing the supply of breast milk for their infants" (162).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Aside from the Magna Carta of Women, exclusive and continued breastfeeding among women who will return to or resume work is well-supported by Republic Act 10028. Workplace policies on lactation breaks and establishment of lactation stations allow women who work, even in the informal sector, to manually hand express their breast milk. This ensures continuous emptying of their breasts, therefore increasing the supply of breast milk for their infants" (162).
April 11, 2019, 11:47 p.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1, SAB-LAW-1
"In order to combat malnutrition more effectively, several measures have been taken by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire. These include: (i) the 2013 decree regulating the marketing of breast-milk substitutes" (34).
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1, SAB-LAW-1
"In order to combat malnutrition more effectively, several measures have been taken by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire. These include: (i) the 2013 decree regulating the marketing of breast-milk substitutes" (34).
March 13, 2019, 7:37 p.m.
Countries: Colombia
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Important legislative measures have been taken to enforce the content of this article, including the enactment of Act No. 1822/2017, extending maternity leave to eighteen weeks and paid paternity leave to eight working days, with incentives for proper early childhood care and attention. The aforementioned Act enshrines the prohibition of dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy or breastfeeding without the Ministry of Labour’s authorization and endorsement of just cause" (14). "The enactment of Act No. 1823/2017 is intended to promote environments that facilitate the practice of breastfeeding by women working in the governmental, private and community spheres through the strategy of human milk banks, which provides guidance to mothers in...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Important legislative measures have been taken to enforce the content of this article, including the enactment of Act No. 1822/2017, extending maternity leave to eighteen weeks and paid paternity leave to eight working days, with incentives for proper early childhood care and attention. The aforementioned Act enshrines the prohibition of dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy or breastfeeding without the Ministry of Labour’s authorization and endorsement of just cause" (14). "The enactment of Act No. 1823/2017 is intended to promote environments that facilitate the practice of breastfeeding by women working in the governmental, private and community spheres through the strategy of human milk banks, which provides guidance to mothers in...more
March 1, 2019, 11:52 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1, SAB-LAW-1
"A woman employee is granted two hours per day for breastfeeding for a two-year period" (21).
Variables: SAB-PRACTICE-1, SAB-LAW-1
"A woman employee is granted two hours per day for breastfeeding for a two-year period" (21).
Nov. 9, 2018, 11:06 a.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Law on Labour Protection, in 2010, providing for measures for pregnant women, including increased maternity leave and breastfeeding breaks" (2).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Law on Labour Protection, in 2010, providing for measures for pregnant women, including increased maternity leave and breastfeeding breaks" (2).
Aug. 31, 2018, 10:10 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
“Workplace breastfeeding rights: Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have passed laws providing workplace breastfeeding rights (such as break times and a private space for pumping breast milk): Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and Virginia” (99)
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
“Workplace breastfeeding rights: Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have passed laws providing workplace breastfeeding rights (such as break times and a private space for pumping breast milk): Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and Virginia” (99)
July 11, 2018, 8 p.m.
Countries: Uruguay
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Act No. 19.161 of 1 November 2013, providing for maternity, paternity and breastfeeding leave" (page 2).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Act No. 19.161 of 1 November 2013, providing for maternity, paternity and breastfeeding leave" (page 2).
June 28, 2018, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"The Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person on a number of grounds, including pregnancy and breastfeeding, disability, race, sexual harassment, age, homosexuality, carers’ responsibilities, marital or domestic status and transgender" (B). "The Tasmania Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 prohibits: discrimination on the basis of gender, pregnancy, breastfeeding, marital status, family responsibilities and parental status" (D). "The Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) protects from unfair discrimination on grounds of race, sex, sexuality, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, breastfeeding, impairment, trade union or employer association activity, religious belief or activity, irrelevant criminal record, political opinion, affiliation or activity, irrelevant medical record, or association with person with an above attribute,...more
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"The Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person on a number of grounds, including pregnancy and breastfeeding, disability, race, sexual harassment, age, homosexuality, carers’ responsibilities, marital or domestic status and transgender" (B). "The Tasmania Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 prohibits: discrimination on the basis of gender, pregnancy, breastfeeding, marital status, family responsibilities and parental status" (D). "The Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) protects from unfair discrimination on grounds of race, sex, sexuality, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, breastfeeding, impairment, trade union or employer association activity, religious belief or activity, irrelevant criminal record, political opinion, affiliation or activity, irrelevant medical record, or association with person with an above attribute,...more
June 26, 2018, 9:09 a.m.
Countries: New Zealand
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Ninety-six per cent of New Zealand’s maternity facilities are Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative accredited which means they uphold and follow the World Health Organization (WHO) Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. MOH continues to proactively implement and monitor the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes which aims to protect, support and promote breastfeeding" (page 28). "Need to address the challenge of paid parental leave terms for breastfeeding mothers" (page 54).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"Ninety-six per cent of New Zealand’s maternity facilities are Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative accredited which means they uphold and follow the World Health Organization (WHO) Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. MOH continues to proactively implement and monitor the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes which aims to protect, support and promote breastfeeding" (page 28). "Need to address the challenge of paid parental leave terms for breastfeeding mothers" (page 54).
Sept. 1, 2017, 11:46 a.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
“Breastfeeding is protected by various laws in the Philippines, which grants mothers the right to … taking breastfeeding breaks at work” (para 9). “The Milk Code of the Philippines prohibits the advertising of infant formula or bottle teats for infants under two years old” (para 12).
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
“Breastfeeding is protected by various laws in the Philippines, which grants mothers the right to … taking breastfeeding breaks at work” (para 9). “The Milk Code of the Philippines prohibits the advertising of infant formula or bottle teats for infants under two years old” (para 12).
Dec. 2, 2016, 5:11 p.m.
Countries: Slovenia
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"With the new Employment Relationships Act, the right to a breastfeeding break during working time, afforded to female workers who breast-feed and work full time, has been defined in terms of duration and cannot be shorter than one hour per day. Article 188 lays down that a female worker who breast-feeds is entitled to this right until the child is 18 months old. Under previously applicable Act, she was entitled to this right for the whole period of breast-feeding" (35)
Variables: SAB-LAW-1
"With the new Employment Relationships Act, the right to a breastfeeding break during working time, afforded to female workers who breast-feed and work full time, has been defined in terms of duration and cannot be shorter than one hour per day. Article 188 lays down that a female worker who breast-feeds is entitled to this right until the child is 18 months old. Under previously applicable Act, she was entitled to this right for the whole period of breast-feeding" (35)