Provisions on Maternity Leave for Older Men
Maternity leave for men at an advanced age refers to a special leave system formulated to encourage men to have children at an advanced age. The following will elaborate on the provisions and application procedures of male elderly maternity leave from the following aspects.
1. Valid period and days of maternity leave
According to the provisions of the Labor Law, the maternity leave for men of advanced age is valid for 6 months from the date of marriage. During this period of validity, men can apply for leave from their work units. The number of leave days is 15 working days at most, and the specific number of days depends on the regulations of the local government.
If the male spouse has complications or needs a longer period of accompany during the childbearing period, the male can continue to apply for sick leave, personal leave, etc. for extended leave. However, the extension of leave time shall comply with the restrictions of relevant laws and regulations, and doctors or other relevant supporting documents shall be provided.
2. Application process and conditions
When applying for maternity leave for the elderly, men shall meet the following conditions:
First, the age should be 50 years old or above;
Secondly, the birth certificate issued by the hospital should be provided to prove the spouse's pregnancy;
You also need to provide the marriage certificate, my household register and other relevant supporting documents.
When applying, the male should submit a written application to the human resources department of his unit and provide the supporting documents required for the application. The unit will usually review the application and approve or reject it according to the company's policy and actual situation.
3. Wages and security measures
During the male elderly maternity leave, according to the relevant national policies and local provisions on fringe benefits, men can enjoy the following wages and security measures:
First of all, men enjoy 100% salary during the maternity leave. That is, the salary is the same as that during normal working hours, and the income will not be reduced due to leave.
Secondly, men can participate in relevant national and local social insurance and medical insurance and enjoy corresponding welfare benefits.
In addition, during the maternity leave for elderly men, the unit shall retain their jobs and shall not dismiss or reduce their salaries. At the same time, men can enjoy certain family life and childcare support, including baby allowance, maternity leave allowance, childcare leave, etc.
4. Assistance provided by the hospital
During the male elderly maternity leave, the major hospitals provide a series of assistance measures so that men can better accompany their spouses and take care of newborns:
First, the hospital can provide professional training on pregnancy knowledge to help men learn childcare knowledge and skills and improve childcare ability.
Secondly, the hospital suggests that men should try their best to participate in prenatal examinations to understand the health status of their spouses during pregnancy and the growth and development of their infants.
In addition, the hospital also provides services such as diet guidance during pregnancy and baby care training, so that men can take better care of their spouses and babies.
Summary
The maternity leave for men at an advanced age is a special leave system formulated to encourage men to have children at an advanced age. Men can apply to their work units according to relevant regulations, and qualified applicants can obtain certain salary and security measures. At the same time, the hospital also provides a series of assistance measures to help men better care for their spouses and babies. The provisions and application procedures for male elderly maternity leave can effectively promote male participation in childcare and improve family well-being.
