Question 1

How long is statutory paid maternity leave in Myanmar under the Social Security Law?

Accepted Answer

Under the Social Security Law (2012), insured female workers are entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave (6 weeks prenatal and 8 weeks postnatal).

Question 2

What cash benefit does the Social Security Board (SSB) pay during maternity leave?

Accepted Answer

Insured mothers with at least 6 months of contributions in the preceding 12 months receive 70% of average insurable wages for the 14-week leave period.

Question 3

What is the SSB Childbirth Cash Grant (Maternity Grant) in Myanmar?

Accepted Answer

SSB provides an additional lump-sum cash grant upon delivery: 50% of monthly insurable wage for a single child, 75% for twins, and 100% for triplets.

Question 4

How many days of paid paternity leave are fathers entitled to in Myanmar?

Accepted Answer

Insured working fathers are entitled to 15 calendar days of paid paternity leave upon childbirth, compensated at 70% of insurable wages by the SSB.

Question 5

What happens if a worker is not registered with the Social Security Board?

Accepted Answer

Uninsured workers are covered under the Leave and Holidays Act (1951), which mandates that the employer directly provide 6 weeks prenatal and 8 weeks postnatal paid leave.

Statutory Component	Amount / Metric
Statutory Maternity Leave Duration	--
SSB Maternity Cash Benefit (70% for 14 Weeks)	--
SSB Childbirth Cash Grant	--
Father Paternity Leave Pay (15 Days)	--
Total Maternal Financial Entitlement	--

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