How much paid maternity leave you're entitled to in Bahrain and what it's worth — per Labour Law No. 36/2012, Article 32.
Figures in BHD.
| Service | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Paid maternity leave | 60 days at full (100%) wage |
| Optional extension | 15 further days, unpaid |
| Post-delivery work ban | 40 days — you must not work during this period |
| Number of occurrences | No cap — available every pregnancy |
| Minimum prior service | None stated in Article 32 |
| Who pays | Employer, in full |
A medical certificate is required. Dismissal during maternity leave is separately prohibited (Article 33). Source: Bahrain LMRA — Labour Law No. 36/2012 (Art. 32).
60 days at full pay, under Article 32 of Labour Law No. 36/2012, plus an optional further 15 days unpaid if you want it.
Yes — the 60-day statutory leave is at 100% of your wage, paid by your employer.
No — the 60-day paid maternity leave applies to every pregnancy with no cap. (A separate, different entitlement — unpaid childcare leave for a child under 6 — is capped at 3 occasions; don't confuse the two.)
No — the law requires you not to work during the 40 days immediately following delivery.