Maternity Protection in Albania (Instituti i Sigurimeve Shoqerore)
Maternity leave and benefits in Albania are regulated by the Labor Code and Law No. 7703 on Social Insurance in the Republic of Albania:
- Duration of Maternity Leave: Total of 365 calendar days (including a mandatory 35 days prenatal and 63 days postnatal leave). For twins or triplets, extended to 390 calendar days.
- Tiered Benefit Replacement Rates:
- First 150 Calendar Days: 80.0% of the average daily insurable wage over the preceding 12 months.
- Remaining 215 Calendar Days: 50.0% of the average daily insurable wage.
- National "Baby Bonus" (Bonusi i Bebit): Direct state grant paid to parents upon child registration:
- 1st Child: 40,000 ALL
- 2nd Child: 80,000 ALL
- 3rd Child: 120,000 ALL
Statutory Regulatory Framework: Compliant with Law No. 29/2023 on Income Tax, Labor Code of the Republic of Albania, Law No. 7703 on Social Insurance (ISSH), and regulatory instructions issued by the General Directorate of Taxes (DPT) and Energy Regulatory Authority (ERE).