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A working pregnant woman has legal rights. For example, she can take up to 17 weeks off work without pay. This is called pregnancy leave.
A working pregnant woman has legal rights. For example, she can take up to 17 weeks off work without pay. This is called pregnancy leave.


Pregnancy leave begins no earlier than 11 weeks before the expected birth date and no later than the actual birth date.
Pregnancy leave can begin up to 13 weeks before the expected birth date. After the 17 weeks, she may be able to extend the leave for six more weeks for reasons related to the pregnancy.
 
Pregnancy leave ends no earlier than 6 weeks after the actual birth date, unless the employee requests a shorter period, and no later than 17 weeks after the actual birth date.


An employer can’t fire a woman because she is pregnant. And when she returns to work, she must get back her old job or a similar job for at least the same pay.
An employer can’t fire a woman because she is pregnant. And when she returns to work, she must get back her old job or a similar job for at least the same pay.


A working pregnant woman  can apply for money from Employment Insurance during her pregnancy. There are rules about when a woman can apply and how much time she can have. She may be eligible for up to 15 weeks of benefits.
A working pregnant woman  can apply for money from Employment Insurance during her pregnancy. There are rules about when a woman can apply and how much time she can have.


===Family responsibility leave===
===Family responsibility leave===
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