Clubs face fines if they discriminate against players Concern that a 14-week period has been set too lowFifa has announced measures that will see clubs facing fines and transfer bans if they discriminate against players during pregnancy.
The regulations, which provide minimum rights for contracted players in the absence of national legislation or a collective bargaining agreement, fall in line with the International
Labour Organisation’s minimum 14 weeks of paid maternity leave, with at least eight weeks after birth, at two-thirds of their contracted salary.