The Maternity Protection Act of 1997 (Law 100(I)/1997) was amended on 20 May 2025 by Law 62(I)/2025 to extend maternity leave benefits. The period for breastfeeding protection and childcare facilities is increased from nine to twelve months. Mothers are entitled to a paid one-hour daily break, late arrival, or early departure. The extension applies only if the nine-month period had not ended by 19 May 2025; otherwise, the previous limit applies.