Maternity Protection Act in the Catering Industry: Meaning and Purpose

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The requirements of statutory maternity protection also apply in the catering industry, of course. But what rights do pregnant and breastfeeding employees have? How can employers employ expectant mothers in accordance with the law? We explain the legal basics - from permissible working hours to the statutory reporting requirement.



Contents

Gastronomy and maternity protection: A sensitive topic?
Maternity Protection in the Catering Industry: The Topics in Detail
Keyword Finances: Who pays the maternity benefit?

Maternity Protection Act in the Catering Industry: Meaning and Purpose
No matter what industry you're in, pregnant women, new mothers and breastfeeding mothers deserve special care. Maternity protection in the catering industry is no exception. Its aim is to protect mothers and their children from health problems during pregnancy and breastfeeding . At the same time, the legal requirements are intended to protect all women from discrimination, job loss and other disadvantages .

The last reform of the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) came into force in January 2018. Since then, the group of people to be protected has been broadened. In addition to women who are employed or work from home, trainees, interns, schoolchildren and students now also benefit from maternity protection, whether in the catering industry or other sectors.



Gastronomy and maternity protection: A sensitive topic?
Lifting heavy loads in the goods receiving area, long walking distances in the service department, exposure to heat and cold in the kitchen and cold storage room: are catering and maternity protection mutually exclusive? The answer is: No, as long as you pay attention to the provision of prescribed resources and applicable regulations on working hours, workplace design, breastfeeding, etc.

Many of the activities typical in the catering industry are no longer an option for expectant mothers. The employer must find a suitable alternative task instead.