# For the purposes of this bill, a week is defined as the number of days out of seven that the employee would usually work.

# In the case of a pregnancy, both partners in the legal relationship are both each entitled to 18 weeks of paid leave, starting from the 37th week of pregnancy or premature birth.

# At the end of paid maternity leave, both parents are entitled to an additional 4 weeks of job security, should they choose to take unpaid leave.

# In the case of a miscarriage, both partners are entitled to 3 weeks time off.

# The minimum wage shall be calculated by way of negotiation between each industry and sector's labour unions and the employer associations.

## Both parties shall engage in good faith negotiations to determine minimum wage levels annually, with the possibility of interim adjustments based on significant economic changes or inflation rates.

## The agreements reached through the negotiations shall be binding and enforceable for all employers and employees within the respective industry or sector, in which the terms agreed must be documented and submitted to the Ministry of Commerce and Labour for record-keeping and transparency.

# In the event of a deadlock in negotiations, parties may seek mediation or arbitration services from an independent body appointed by the Ministry of Commerce and Labour which will must mediate in a manner that is fair, impartial, and aimed at reaching a mutually acceptable resolution.