The State Council Issued the Special Provisions on Labor Protection for Female Employees

AuthorChina Law Digest compiled news

The New Provisions, which replaced the Provisions on Labor Protection for Female Employees ("Old Provisions") issued in 1988, extended the scope of protected individuals which now covers all employees and female migrant workers, extended the maternity leave period for giving birth from 90 days to 98 days, clarified the benefits for those who suffer miscarriages and allowed them maternity leave; outlined a standard for medical expenses in giving birth and or miscarriages and dictated who will pay...

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