Many places extend childbirth-related holidays

Many places have extended maternity-related holidays

Many places have extended maternity-related holidays, and various places have increased maternity leave. This is a positive response and implementation of the national three-child policy and should remain open. manner. In addition, many places are drafting or publicly soliciting opinions. Maternity-related holidays have been extended in many places. Many places have extended childbirth-related holidays 1

Yesterday (November 25), women of childbearing age in many provinces and cities truly felt the warmth of this wave of policies.

In the morning, the 37th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 15th Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress reviewed and voted to adopt the “Decision on Amending the Shanghai Population and Family Planning Regulations”, which stipulates that maternity leave will be It has been extended from 30 days to 60 days, and female employees are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave after childbirth. It will be extended appropriately in cases of difficult childbirth and other situations. This means that Shanghai female employees’ maternity leave and childbirth leave are added together, and they can have 158 days of leave during the childbirth period.

On the same day, the 32nd meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress voted and adopted the “Decision on Amending the Population and Family Planning Regulations of Zhejiang Province”, which clarified that childbirth in compliance with laws and regulations For couples with children, on the basis of the maternity leave stipulated by the state, the woman can have an extended maternity leave of 60 days for the first child, and an extended maternity leave of 90 days for the second and third children. This means that female employees can take 158 days off after giving birth to their first child, and 188 days each for their second and third children.

Also on this day, Chongqing’s newly revised Population and Family Planning Regulations directly increased the measurement unit of parental leave from “days” to “years” - with the approval of the unit, one spouse can take parental leave The leave lasts until the child is one year old, or the couple can each take a cumulative five to ten days of parental leave each year before the child turns six.

For a time, there was a lot of discussion on social media. Some people say that they gave birth too early and have not been able to enjoy the dividends of this wave of policies; some are worried about whether the female employment rate will decline; some are worried about whether enterprises, especially small and medium-sized private enterprises, can survive.

It has to be said that various places have increased maternity leave. This is a positive response and implementation of the national three-child policy, so we should keep an open mind. But before the big round of applause, there are some details that need to be clarified.

First of all, who will bear the costs of maternity leave? It is obviously unrealistic for enterprises to bear all the burden. The policy "treats" enterprises to "pay", which not only fails to increase the enthusiasm of enterprises to encourage childbirth, but also causes the reality that enterprises deliberately avoid women of childbearing age when hiring and recruiting. This is also the reason why paid leave has had little effect after being implemented for many years. Only when the government effectively shares part of the cost of childbirth, in addition to tax exemptions and fees, and compensates enterprises for their employment costs, can enterprises be willing to cooperate with the implementation of this policy.

Secondly, who will bear the impact of maternity leave on women in the workplace? Zhejiang's new policy clearly states that promotion, salary adjustment, and calculation of seniority will not be affected. But who will do the work during the vacation, and will his position remain after the vacation? Is it possible to get a salary increase after taking a year and a half off? This series of issues are all details that need to be considered. In the "Hunan Provincial Population and Family Planning Regulations (Draft Amendment)" draft for comments, it is mentioned in the "Bases and Reasons for Modifications" column: Excessive holidays may affect women's employment, which is not conducive to maintenance and development in the long run. Women's rights. In an era where the pace of life and work is getting faster and faster, it is very difficult for a woman of childbearing age to be separated from society for a long time and to resume work and recover physically and mentally.

Once again, the maternity leave will eventually end. Who will take care of the child? At present, in our country, childcare services for 0-3 years old are mainly provided by families themselves, and there is still a large gap in socialized and market-oriented childcare. However, a recent paper published in the journal "Society" revealed that childcare services with a "de-familialization" nature have a significant positive impact on European family fertility decisions, while cash subsidies with a "familialization" nature Did not produce the expected effect. The government's increased financial investment in childcare services and the formation of a multi-level, multi-channel, and diversified childcare service construction model are a better entry point to solve this problem.

The "three children" are here! But the policy was turbulent, and I stayed put. The declining number of births seems to be telling us a truth - building a birth-friendly society must be a plan that balances the interests of all parties in order to be feasible and long-lasting.

Maternity leave is only part of the process of increasing fertility rates and building a child-friendly society. From a big point of view, we need to adjust the existing housing structure, improve inclusive childcare, and eliminate education anxiety; from a small point of view, we need to make the commuting time of breastfeeding mothers more flexible, and add lactation rooms with more humane facilities in our units. , all need to be considered by policymakers from a people-oriented perspective. Maternity-related holidays have been extended in many places 2

On November 26, the 35th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 15th Beijing Municipal People’s Congress voted to adopt the “Revision of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People’s Congress on Amending Beijing’s Population and "Decision on Family Planning Regulations" shall come into effect on the date of promulgation. The "Amendment Decision" improves fertility support measures and adjusts the city's fertility-related holidays. For couples who give birth to children in accordance with regulations, in addition to the maternity leave stipulated by the state, the woman enjoys an extended maternity leave of 60 days, and the man enjoys paternity leave of 15 days. Establish a family raising subsidy system related to the number of children. Families with a large number of minor children that apply for public rental housing can be included in the priority allocation scope. If the parents of an only child need care, the only child may receive no more than ten working days of nursing leave in total each year.

The "Revision Decision" improves fertility support measures and adjusts the city's fertility-related holidays. The specific statement is that for couples who give birth to children in accordance with regulations, in addition to the maternity leave stipulated by the state, the woman enjoys an extended maternity leave of 60 days, and the man enjoys paternity leave of 15 days. While both men and women are on vacation, agencies, enterprises, institutions, social groups and other organizations may not fire them, terminate their labor or employment contracts, or reduce their wages; if the law provides otherwise, such provisions shall prevail.

With the consent of the agency, enterprises, institutions, social groups and other organizations where she works, the woman can extend her vacation by one to three months.

Couples who give birth to children in accordance with the regulations shall each enjoy five working days of parental leave per year before the child reaches three years old; the calculation shall be based on the child's full year of age each year.

With the consent of the agencies, enterprises, institutions, social groups and other organizations where they work, the spouses can adjust the leave allocation for extended maternity leave and parental leave. If the woman voluntarily reduces and extends her maternity leave, the paternity leave enjoyed by the man can be increased by the corresponding number of days; the total number of parental leave enjoyed by both husband and wife shall not exceed ten working days.

It is also worth noting that on the morning of November 25, the 37th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 15th Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress reviewed and voted to adopt the "Shanghai Population and Family Planning Regulations. The reporter learned that this city has implemented a "three-child" fertility policy. A couple can have three children, and the identification conditions have been simplified. The children of remarried couples will no longer be combined for calculation. At the same time, the maternity leave will be extended from 30 days to 30 days. to sixty days. The addition of parental leave clearly stipulates: "For couples who have given birth in compliance with laws and regulations, both parties can enjoy five days of parental leave each year before their child reaches three years old. The salary during the parental leave period will be based on the salary that the individual would have earned for normal attendance. Give. Many places have extended maternity-related holidays 3

On November 25, Shanghai City and Zhejiang Province successively announced decisions to extend maternity leave, and it will be implemented from the date of announcement. Shanghai will increase maternity leave from 30 days. The extension to 60 days means that female employees in Shanghai can have 158 days of leave during childbirth. Female employees in Zhejiang Province can have 158 days of leave when they give birth to one child, and 188 days of leave when they have a second or third child. Beijing. A Youth Daily reporter noted that since this year, at least 11 places across the country have passed relevant regulations and have implemented or are about to implement measures such as extending maternity leave, increasing child care leave, and spousal care leave. Many more places are drafting or publicly soliciting opinions.

Female employees in Zhejiang who give birth to two or three children can enjoy 188 days of leave

On November 25, the 30th session of the Standing Committee of the 15th Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress The seventh meeting reviewed and voted to adopt the "Decision on Amending the Shanghai Population and Family Planning Regulations", which will come into effect on the date of promulgation. The regulations extend maternity leave from 30 days to 60 days. According to relevant laws, female employees enjoy 98 days of maternity leave after childbirth, which can be extended appropriately in cases of difficult childbirth and other circumstances. This means that Shanghai female employees’ maternity leave and childbirth leave are added together, and they can have 158 days of leave during the childbirth period. In addition, the regulations add parental leave. Couples who have given birth in compliance with laws and regulations can enjoy 5 days of parental leave each year before their child reaches three years old. The salary during the parental leave period will be based on the salary that the employee would have earned for normal attendance.

On the same day, the 32nd meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress voted to adopt the “Decision on Amending the Zhejiang Provincial Population and Family Planning Regulations” and it will come into effect on the date of promulgation. It is clarified that for couples who have children in compliance with laws and regulations, the woman will have an extended maternity leave of 60 days for the first child and 90 days for the second and third children on the basis of the national maternity leave. That is, a female employee who gives birth to a child can have 158 days of leave. , after giving birth to a second or third child, female employees can have 188 days of leave.

Half a year after the three-child policy was implemented

11 provinces have clearly extended the maternity leave

On May 31 this year, the country announced the implementation of " A couple can have a third child” policy and supporting support measures. A reporter from Beiqing Daily found that in the six months since the three-child policy was implemented, at least 11 provinces and cities across the country have explicitly extended maternity leave, and have passed relevant regulations to implement it or are about to implement it, including Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hebei, Anhui, Jiangxi, Jilin, and Heilongjiang. , Shanxi, Sichuan, Jiangsu, Guangdong, etc.

Among them, the "Hebei Province Population and Family Planning Regulations (Revised)" voted and passed at the 27th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th People's Congress of Hebei Province specifically stipulates "three holidays": For those who give birth to a third or more child in compliance with laws and regulations, the extended maternity leave will be extended from the current 60 days to 90 days; both parents of infants under three years old can enjoy 10 days of parental leave each year; the elderly who are sick and hospitalized need to have a second or higher level of leave. In case of nursing care, the employer where the child works shall provide the only child with a total of no less than 15 days of nursing care time per year, and the non-only child with a total of no less than 7 days of nursing care time per year.

The "Anhui Provincial Population and Family Planning Regulations (Revised Draft Voting Draft)" stipulates that employees who get married in compliance with the legal provisions can extend their marriage leave by 10 days on the basis of enjoying the marriage leave stipulated by the state; for those who meet the provisions of these regulations For couples who have a child, the woman can enjoy an extended maternity leave of 60 days in addition to the maternity leave prescribed by the state; the man can enjoy 30 days of nursing leave. The Regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2022.

In addition, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Jiangxi provinces have announced relevant regulations. On the basis of enjoying the national maternity leave, Jiangsu will extend the maternity leave for no less than 30 days, and the man shall enjoy nursing leave for no less than 15 days. Sichuan extended the woman’s maternity leave to 60 days and granted the man 20 days of nursing leave; couples whose children are under three years old each enjoy a cumulative 10 days of parental leave each year. Jiangxi Province has increased maternity leave to 90 days and granted the man 30 days of nursing leave.

Promote age-appropriate marriage and childbearing, and prenatal and postnatal care

Provide childcare subsidies in many places

In addition to areas that have made it clear that they will extend holidays, At present, relevant regulations in Guizhou, Shaanxi, Henan and other places are soliciting opinions or submitted for review, and Shandong and Tianjin have started to revise relevant documents.

Recently, the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Justice solicited opinions on the "Shaanxi Provincial Population and Family Planning Regulations (Revised Draft for Comment)", with the deadline being November 27, 2021. The opinion draft clearly states that age-appropriate marriage and childbearing, eugenics and good education are promoted, and a couple can have three children.

If an employee gives birth to a child legally, an additional 60 days of maternity leave will be added to the statutory maternity leave, and the man will be given 15 days of nursing leave. If the couple lives in different places, the man will be given 20 days of nursing leave. If a female employee participates in a pre-pregnancy check-up, she will receive an additional 10 days of maternity leave on top of the statutory maternity leave. Parents who legally give birth to a child shall grant each parent no less than 30 days of parental leave each year when their child is one to three years old.

It is worth noting that if a female employee gives birth to three children, she will be given an additional half-year bonus leave, and her spouse will receive an additional 15 days of nursing leave. During marriage leave, maternity leave, nursing leave and child care leave, employees are treated as working and enjoy corresponding wages and benefits.

In addition to policy support for extended holidays, many places also provide financial subsidy support. Panzhihua, Sichuan Province announced the "Sixteen Policies and Measures on Promoting the Aggregation of Human Resources", which stipulates that for Panzhihua registered families who have two or three children in accordance with the policy, a monthly childcare subsidy of 500 yuan per child will be provided until the child is three years old. Panzhihua became the first city in the country to issue childcare subsidies.

In addition, the relevant policies of Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province point out that resident mothers who give birth to one, two, and three children will be given a one-time maternity subsidy of 2,000 yuan, 3,000 yuan, and 5,000 yuan respectively. A childcare subsidy of 5,000 yuan is provided annually for the second child, and a childcare subsidy of 10,000 yuan is provided annually for the third child until the child is three years old.