Tekna legal adviser Alina Paul answers the key questions about breastfeeding during working hours, such as how much time off you can take, when you can take it and when you are entitled to pay.
Who is actually entitled to time off for breastfeeding?
"The Working Environment Act gives all employees the right to time off for breastfeeding.
"It is important to distinguish between the right to time off for breastfeeding and the right to paid time off for breastfeeding. The right to time off is the same for everyone, while the rules on pay vary between sectors and depend on which collective agreement covers you."
All employees: Entitled to time off for breastfeeding as needed.
Private sector: Up to one hour of paid time off for breastfeeding a day until the child turns one, provided the working day is at least seven hours.
Central government: Up to two hours of paid time off for breastfeeding a day until the child turns two for full-time employees.
Local government: Up to two hours of paid time off for breastfeeding a day until the child turns one. Paid time off may also be granted after that where the child has a particular need.
Collective agreements: May provide better rights than the Working Environment Act.
Timing: The employee's needs determine when time off for breastfeeding is taken. Your employer cannot simply schedule it at the start or end of the day.
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