Georgia's Labour Code distinguishes maternity leave from parental leave.

How much leave is paid?

Paid maternity leave is 126 calendar days, or 143 days for a complicated birth or twins. Parental leave is 604 days (587 in those special cases), of which 57 days are paid. Consecutive paid maternity and parental leave therefore totals 183 or 200 days.

How much is the benefit?

The combined state benefit is capped at GEL 2,000 in total; it is not a monthly payment. If both employed parents use the leave, the benefit is allocated between them without increasing the overall cap.

Employment law

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How do you apply?

The employee submits an application and medical sick-leave certificate to the employer. The employer completes the financing documents and submits them to the Social Service Agency under the current procedure. Two weeks' notice is required for parental leave. The father may also use qualifying days not used by the mother as provided by law.

Preparation checklist

Employment contract, pay records, employer’s order and correspondence

Before deciding

I need to check my rights at work

Record the event date and the employer’s written grounds. Separate pay, leave and dismissal claims. Do not assume that sending a complaint preserves a court filing deadline.

Official sources

  1. Matsne — Labour Code of Georgia — Articles 37–39
  2. Matsne — Official document 5699771
  3. Matsne — Official document 5065218

Fees and procedures may change; verify the current official source before applying.