Core Points - The Hunan Provincial Government has issued a notice to enhance fertility support policies and promote a fertility-friendly society through ten measures [1] Group 1: Policy Enhancements - Employers are encouraged to extend marriage leave to 20 days beyond the national standard [1] - For eligible female employees, maternity leave can be extended to 188 days in addition to the national maternity leave [1] - Conditional areas may provide newlywed couples with wedding red envelopes or consumption vouchers [2] Group 2: Support for Families - After maternity leave, employees can apply for additional leave until the child is one year old, with terms negotiated between the employee and employer [2] - Fathers are entitled to 20 days of paternity leave [2] - The government aims to reduce preschool education costs by gradually exempting fees for early childhood education [4] Group 3: Health and Education Initiatives - Secondary schools, universities, and relevant social organizations are encouraged to promote youth health education, focusing on sexual and reproductive health to prevent unintended pregnancies [2] - The notice emphasizes the importance of assisted reproductive technology and aims to include certain medical expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth in insurance reimbursement [2][3] Group 4: Regional Policy Trends - Several provinces have already extended marriage leave, with the longest being 30 days in Shanxi and Gansu [5] - Other provinces have varying policies, with marriage leave ranging from 10 to 28 days depending on specific conditions such as premarital health checks [5]
婚假、产假延长!又一地发通知
Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-10-31 03:33