What are the new changes in the second-child maternity leave policy in 2020? What considerations are hidden behind these changes?

The 2020 second-child maternity leave policy stipulates that whether it is the first or second child, the natural birth of a single child requires 128 days of maternity leave, which shall not be less than 90 days. During maternity leave, you will enjoy maternity living allowances and maternity medical expense subsidies in accordance with the law. The leave for late marriage and late childbirth will be cancelled, and the original maternity leave for mothers with only children will be adjusted to 30 days of bonus leave. At the same time, the husband\’s paternity leave will be increased from 10 days to 15 days. Male fathers can enjoy five more days of paid leave. For mothers, maternity leave is adjusted to 98 days of basic maternity leave + 30 days of family planning bonus leave = 128 days. These regulations are intended to encourage families to have a second child, while also taking into account women\’s special needs during the childbearing process.

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