Maternity & Parental Leave in Montenegro (Porodiljsko Odsustvo)
Maternity rights are protected under Chapter IX of the Labor Law of Montenegro and the Law on Social and Child Welfare:
- Duration of Maternity Leave: Total of 365 calendar days of combined pregnancy, childbirth, and parental childcare leave.
- 100% Wage Replacement: The employee receives 100% of their normal average net salary. The employer pays the wage initially and receives a 100% refund from the state budget via the local Center for Social Work (Centar za socijalni rad).
- Job Protection: Complete statutory protection against termination during pregnancy, maternity leave, and parental leave.
Statutory Regulatory Framework: Compliant with the Law on Personal Income Tax (Evropa Sad), Law on Corporate Profit Tax, Labor Law of Montenegro, and regulatory decrees issued by the Revenue and Customs Administration (UPC) and REGAGEN.