Excluderea unor femei de la indemnizația de risc maternal este neconstituțională, a stabilit Curtea Constituțională

The Romanian Constitutional Court unanimously ruled that excluding certain categories from maternity risk leave and benefits is unconstitutional, citing discrimination and health rights. The court found that the legislative provisions created unequal treatment for women, violating their rights to health protection and decent living standards. This decision addresses the exclusion of individuals based on their professional activity form from maternity-related benefits, emphasizing the need for social protection measures for vulnerable women during pregnancy and after childbirth. The ruling is definitive and will be published in the Official Gazette, detailing the court's reasoning.