How many days of paternity leave: The latest policy inventory of provinces and cities across the country
Recently, the paternity leave policy has become a hot topic in society. With the advancement of the three-child policy and the increase in awareness of gender equality, localities have adjusted the number of days of paternity leave for men to encourage fathers to participate in parenting. This article compiles the latest paternity leave regulations in provinces and cities across the country, and attaches structured data forms to help readers quickly understand policy differences.
1. Paternity leave policy background
Paternity leave, also known as "nurturing leave" or "male parental leave", refers to paid leave enjoyed by male employees during their spouse's childbirth. According to the "Population and Family Planning Law", each province and city can formulate specific days based on actual conditions. In recent years, many places have extended paternity leave to reflect their emphasis on family parenting responsibilities.
2. Comparison of the number of days of paternity leave in provinces and cities across the country
| area | Paternity leave days | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 15 days | Need to take a break within one month after the birth of the child |
| Shanghai | 10 days | Including weekends, postponed during legal holidays |
| Guangdong | 15 days | Spouse fertility certificate is required |
| Zhejiang | 15 days | Salary is paid according to normal attendance |
| Sichuan | 20 days | A family with three children can be extended to 30 days |
| Yunnan | 30 days | The longest paternity leave in the country |
| Henan | 30 days | Need to be a one-time break |
| Shandong | 7 days | Some companies can extend the extension on their own |
3. Hot discussion on paternity leave
1.Holiday differences spark controversy: Yunnan, Henan and other places have a paternity leave of up to 30 days, while Shandong has only 7 days. Netizens call for a nationwide unified standard.
2.Difficult to implement: Some private enterprises refuse to approve leave on the grounds of "job vacancy", and employees' awareness of protecting their rights needs to be strengthened.
3.Three-child policy package: Sichuan, Jiangxi and other places have made it clear that families with three children can extend their holidays additionally, but the specific details are not yet perfect.
4. Expert advice
A professor at the School of Labor and Personnel of Renmin University of China pointed out:“Parental leave is an important measure to promote gender equality, and it is recommended to enforce corporate enforcement through legislation and establish supervision mechanisms.”At the same time, enterprises should be encouraged to include paternity leave in the social responsibility evaluation system.
5. How to apply for paternity leave?
1. Submit spouse birth certificate, marriage certificate and other materials to the human resources department in advance.
2. Fill in the holiday application form and indicate the start and end time of the vacation.
3. Some units require reporting 15 days in advance and pay attention to internal procedures.
Conclusion
The paternity leave policy reflects the improvement of society's support for family parenting, but regional differences and implementation issues still need to be paid attention to. It is recommended that employees understand local regulations in advance and retain relevant evidence to protect their rights. In the future, with the optimization of policies, the proportion of men participating in parenting is expected to further increase.
(Note: The data in this article is as of October 2023, and the latest documents in each place shall prevail.)
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