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Pregnant? This guide will help you get everything sorted before the baby arrives!

June 12, 2025

A baby on the way? What wonderful news! Congratulations! This special time deserves all the attention and love, and we hope you can fully enjoy your pregnancy. It is a period in which you do not want to worry too much about other things. That is why we have everything about your work, salary and leave clearly arranged for you listed in our guide, so that you know exactly what to expect and you can fully focus on the most beautiful thing that is to come: your little one!

Let De Unie help you as a Expat in the Netherlands

 

Our clear guide contains all information about maternity leave, maternity leave, parental leave, birth leave and of course adoption leave or foster care leave.

Trade union De Unie can help you ensure that your pregnancy is properly arranged in the workplace, your rights are respected and you are protected against dismissal. Do you have questions or are you in a dispute with your employer regarding your pregnancy? We are here for you! Contact us on 0345 851 963 or email sc@unie.nl. We are available on working days between 8:30 and 17:00.

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