AC Milan introduces maternity policy for female players and staff
Serie A Italian football club AC Milan has introduced a new maternity policy for its female players and staff, designed to provide additional protections during pregnancy and early childhood.
Summary of policy changes
Under the new policy, the club will guarantee:
- Automatic contract renewal with a one-year extension on the same economic terms for players if their contract is due to expire during the season in which the pregnancy started.
- Assistance with childcare during sports activities and support for flights, accommodation, and other travel expenses for the children of the player who carried the pregnancy or is the sole guardian, plus one companion.
AC Milan players will also continue to benefit from protections related to pregnancy, mandatory remuneration and return to activity as stipulated by current rules, including FIFA guidelines and the club’s internal regulations.
This follows the amendments made to FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players earlier this year to provide enhanced family-related protection for female players and coaches (see our previous summary here).