Back to work and breastfeeding breaks

Employees are entitled to breastfeeding leave to breastfeed their child or express milk.

Anyone who works 4 hours a day is allowed a 30-minute break. Anyone who works at least 7.5 hours a day is allowed to take a break of 1 hour (or 2 times of 30 minutes). The breaks can be taken up to 9 months after birth.

Yes, CM pays a benefit for those interruptions.

This benefit amounts to 82% of the gross salary. The benefits are paid out on fixed dates, which can be found in the payment calendar .

On the page about breastfeeding breaks you can read how to apply for benefits for the hours that you take a breastfeeding break.