The Taiwan government announced an upgrade to the 'parental leave' policy, doubling the duration to 60 days and expanding the eligible age to 6 years old. The Ministry of Labor stated that as a 'leave category,' labor contracts remain in effect, ensuring that seniority and social insurance are not interrupted. Additionally, parental leave subsidies have been expanded, allowing both parents to receive benefits for up to 9 months.
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: policy