Breastfeeding
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2025-07-07
Breastfeeding
What is the relevant legislation on nursing in the workplace?
The relevant legislation is the Decent Work Act of Liberia
Are employers required to provide break time for nursing mothers? (duration)
A nursing employee who returns to work after giving birth is entitled to a 60-minute reduction in her daily working hours or two 30-minute breaks. This benefit is given in addition to other rest periods.
Till what age of the child are nursing breaks provided, and whether these are paid breaks?
These breaks last until the child is six months old. These fully compensated breaks are regarded as a component of working hours.
Sources: §20.6 of the Decent Work Act, 2015
