According to current legal provisions, all female workers in our country enjoy maternity leave benefits during the duration of the labor relationship. Female employees are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave when giving birth, including 15 days before childbirth; in the case of difficult labor, an additional 15 days of maternity leave will be provided; in the case of multiple births, an additional 15 days of maternity leave will be provided for each additional baby.

Generally, from half a month before delivery to two and a half months after delivery, it can last up to four months for those who marry late and have children late. Female employees enjoy no less than ninety-eight days of maternity leave after childbirth. During the period of maternity leave for working women, the employer shall not reduce their wages, dismiss them or terminate their labor contracts in other ways.

Extended information:

The maternity leave standards officially implemented in our country are based on the "Special Regulations on Labor Protection of Female Employees (Draft)" that was reviewed and approved in principle at the State Council executive meeting on April 18, 2012. . The draft extends maternity leave for female employees from 90 days to 98 days and standardizes related benefits.

The medical expenses for childbirth or miscarriage of female employees shall be paid by the maternity insurance fund in accordance with the items and standards stipulated in maternity insurance. For those who have participated in maternity insurance, they shall be paid by the maternity insurance fund; for those who have not participated in maternity insurance, they shall be paid by the employer.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Maternity Leave