Maternity leave is a right entitling women to 16 weeks of leave with full wages - as prescribed by the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006. Employers are legally bound to grant workers this time of leave, which can be enjoyed twice in a worker’s lifetime, provided the company has employed them for six months. The law does not cover management level workers or freelance workers, who … [Read more...] about Taking Maternity Leave When You are Self-Employed