An overview of maternity protection in Botswana: A critique of the Employment Act through the International Labour Organisation's Maternity Protection Convention lens

This paper assesses the legal framework pertaining to maternity protection in Botswana's private sector. Botswana is a member of International Labour Organisation (ILO), but country has not ratified ILO Maternity Convention. notwithstanding, Government enacted on through Employment Act guarantee some for female sector employees. critiques this Protection Convention lens. Drawing comparative analysis, highlights manner which complies with international standards and key points where legislative reform justified. The analysis also considers jurisprudence Industrial Court demonstrate contribution judiciary towards assisting employers employees interpret provisions Act, most significantly, highlight extent may use its equitable jurisdiction protect reproductive function