Latest items for GIC-LAW-1
March 22, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
Countries: Hungary
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Prime Minister Orbán announced his government would double the tax deductions for children from their current rate and plans to introduce full income tax exemptions for mothers of two or more children starting in October of this year" (para 2). "The Hungarian government will also raise the age limit for the “childbirth incentive loan” to 35 years old, Orbán said. Under the plan, prospective parents can apply for an interest-free loan of up to 11 million forints ($28,800/£22,800) from the government. If a child is born within the first five years after the loan, repayment is suspended for three years, and three more years and a repayment reduction of 30...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Prime Minister Orbán announced his government would double the tax deductions for children from their current rate and plans to introduce full income tax exemptions for mothers of two or more children starting in October of this year" (para 2). "The Hungarian government will also raise the age limit for the “childbirth incentive loan” to 35 years old, Orbán said. Under the plan, prospective parents can apply for an interest-free loan of up to 11 million forints ($28,800/£22,800) from the government. If a child is born within the first five years after the loan, repayment is suspended for three years, and three more years and a repayment reduction of 30...more
March 20, 2025, 5:22 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Families will soon be able to access more paid parental leave under an expansion of the scheme. Laws introduced to parliament on Thursday will allow for parents to access six months of paid parental leave by 2026. Families already have access to 20 weeks of paid leave, but under the changes that will increase by two weeks each year from July 2024, until the 26-week rate is reached in 2026. While the 26 weeks will be able to be shared by both parents, the changes will result in each parent receiving four weeks of reserved leave as part of the scheme. Both parents could also use the four weeks of...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Families will soon be able to access more paid parental leave under an expansion of the scheme. Laws introduced to parliament on Thursday will allow for parents to access six months of paid parental leave by 2026. Families already have access to 20 weeks of paid leave, but under the changes that will increase by two weeks each year from July 2024, until the 26-week rate is reached in 2026. While the 26 weeks will be able to be shared by both parents, the changes will result in each parent receiving four weeks of reserved leave as part of the scheme. Both parents could also use the four weeks of...more
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"China moved from 'one-child policy' to 'two-child policy' on January 1, 2016, a change closely related to and affecting billions of people" (4). "China clearly stated in its previous report (CEDAW/C/CHN/7-8) that 'family planning is a basic state policy of China.' The Population and Family Planning Law of the People’s Republic of China forms the foundation of this state policy. The National People’s Congress (NPC) amended this law on December 27, 2015. Effective on January 1, 2016, China moved from one-child policy to a two-child policy. The newly amended Article 18 of the said law, among other amended articles, provides that the state advocates every married couple to have two...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"China moved from 'one-child policy' to 'two-child policy' on January 1, 2016, a change closely related to and affecting billions of people" (4). "China clearly stated in its previous report (CEDAW/C/CHN/7-8) that 'family planning is a basic state policy of China.' The Population and Family Planning Law of the People’s Republic of China forms the foundation of this state policy. The National People’s Congress (NPC) amended this law on December 27, 2015. Effective on January 1, 2016, China moved from one-child policy to a two-child policy. The newly amended Article 18 of the said law, among other amended articles, provides that the state advocates every married couple to have two...more
March 7, 2025, 2:19 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Senior Presidential Secretary for Population Planning You Hye-mi said on Wednesday that the policies of President Yoon Suk-yeol deserved credit for reversing South Korea’s population decline. You said the growing number of children born during the first two years of marriage, and an increase in two- and three-child families that began in the last quarter of 2024, were particularly encouraging signs. You said Yoon’s emergency measures have 'led the young generation to decide to have children'" (para 6-7).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Senior Presidential Secretary for Population Planning You Hye-mi said on Wednesday that the policies of President Yoon Suk-yeol deserved credit for reversing South Korea’s population decline. You said the growing number of children born during the first two years of marriage, and an increase in two- and three-child families that began in the last quarter of 2024, were particularly encouraging signs. You said Yoon’s emergency measures have 'led the young generation to decide to have children'" (para 6-7).
March 5, 2025, 8:35 p.m.
Countries: Ecuador
Variables: MULV-LAW-1, CL-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-1
"Ecuador has implemented voluntary affiliation to the social security system, which is open to self-employed workers (including those in the informal sector) and to Ecuadorians living abroad. They contribute 20.5 per cent of the contribution base or salary they receive. Resolution No. 516 of the Board of Directors of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute sets out the regulation of voluntary contributors in the country and abroad and establishes members’ entitlements, such as old age and disability pensions, widows’ and dependents’ pensions, funeral assistance, health care within Ecuador, health coverage for children under the age of 18, health coverage for spouses upon payment of an additional 3.41 per cent, and mortgage...more
Variables: MULV-LAW-1, CL-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-1
"Ecuador has implemented voluntary affiliation to the social security system, which is open to self-employed workers (including those in the informal sector) and to Ecuadorians living abroad. They contribute 20.5 per cent of the contribution base or salary they receive. Resolution No. 516 of the Board of Directors of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute sets out the regulation of voluntary contributors in the country and abroad and establishes members’ entitlements, such as old age and disability pensions, widows’ and dependents’ pensions, funeral assistance, health care within Ecuador, health coverage for children under the age of 18, health coverage for spouses upon payment of an additional 3.41 per cent, and mortgage...more
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee notes the extension of paternity leave from 3 to 5 days, and of maternity leave from 10 to 14 weeks in Hong Kong, China" (Page 20).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee notes the extension of paternity leave from 3 to 5 days, and of maternity leave from 10 to 14 weeks in Hong Kong, China" (Page 20).
March 3, 2025, 8:46 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[G]overnment attempts to persuade more young people to marry and have children appear to have had a positive – if limited – effect" (Para 4). "Yoon Suk Yeol, has spent billions of dollars on measures to arrest the decline, including financial incentives for newlyweds and expanded childcare assistance" (Para 9).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[G]overnment attempts to persuade more young people to marry and have children appear to have had a positive – if limited – effect" (Para 4). "Yoon Suk Yeol, has spent billions of dollars on measures to arrest the decline, including financial incentives for newlyweds and expanded childcare assistance" (Para 9).
March 3, 2025, 5:43 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"The UK Government has 'implemented the most anti-family policies of any Government in living memory' by cutting services that support families, along with benefit cuts that 'deliberately punish low-income families with children', he added" (para 62).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"The UK Government has 'implemented the most anti-family policies of any Government in living memory' by cutting services that support families, along with benefit cuts that 'deliberately punish low-income families with children', he added" (para 62).
Feb. 28, 2025, 7:18 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The new law expands these protections, stating that (1) employers are not allowed to reduce the benefits of women employees or restrict them from being promoted as a result of their marriage, pregnancy, maternity leave, or breastfeeding, and (2) if a female employee’s employment contract expires during her pregnancy or maternity leave, her employment contract will be automatically extended until the end of the maternity leave (Art. 48.)" (para 15).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The new law expands these protections, stating that (1) employers are not allowed to reduce the benefits of women employees or restrict them from being promoted as a result of their marriage, pregnancy, maternity leave, or breastfeeding, and (2) if a female employee’s employment contract expires during her pregnancy or maternity leave, her employment contract will be automatically extended until the end of the maternity leave (Art. 48.)" (para 15).
Feb. 28, 2025, 5:42 p.m.
Countries: Niger
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Numerous measures have been taken to improve maternal and reproductive health, such as the creation of healthcare centres, free access to certain products necessary for maternal and child health, and free healthcare for children aged 0 to 5 years" (1-2).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Numerous measures have been taken to improve maternal and reproductive health, such as the creation of healthcare centres, free access to certain products necessary for maternal and child health, and free healthcare for children aged 0 to 5 years" (1-2).
Feb. 26, 2025, 8:27 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Statistical information on the outcomes of requests to terminate women who enjoy maternity protection, by economic sector and local labour office, is reflected in Form RLT-5 of the Directorate for the Coordination of the Inspection System (see annex A). Penalties for violations of the Labour Code are set forth in its section II, articles 720 and 721, on violations and penalties, respectively, as follows: Fines of between 1 and 3 times the minimum wage for minor violations, Fines of between 3 and 6 times the minimum wage for serious violations, Fines of between 7 and 12 times the minimum wage for very serious violations. The Labour Inspection Directorate monitors companies’...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Statistical information on the outcomes of requests to terminate women who enjoy maternity protection, by economic sector and local labour office, is reflected in Form RLT-5 of the Directorate for the Coordination of the Inspection System (see annex A). Penalties for violations of the Labour Code are set forth in its section II, articles 720 and 721, on violations and penalties, respectively, as follows: Fines of between 1 and 3 times the minimum wage for minor violations, Fines of between 3 and 6 times the minimum wage for serious violations, Fines of between 7 and 12 times the minimum wage for very serious violations. The Labour Inspection Directorate monitors companies’...more
Feb. 20, 2025, 3:43 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, working mothers in the United Arab Emirates are guaranteed 45 days of paid maternity leave. We did not identify any provisions that protect from dismissal or guarantee job protection for women to take paid maternity leave. We found no provisions that provide paid paternity leave to fathers" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 30 of the Federal Law on Labour Relations guarantees 45 days of paid maternity leave to working mothers. We did not identify any provisions that protect from dismissal or guarantee job protection for women to take paid maternity leave....more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, working mothers in the United Arab Emirates are guaranteed 45 days of paid maternity leave. We did not identify any provisions that protect from dismissal or guarantee job protection for women to take paid maternity leave. We found no provisions that provide paid paternity leave to fathers" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 30 of the Federal Law on Labour Relations guarantees 45 days of paid maternity leave to working mothers. We did not identify any provisions that protect from dismissal or guarantee job protection for women to take paid maternity leave....more
Feb. 20, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Countries: Uganda
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Uganda guarantees working mothers 60 working days of job-protected paid maternity leave, and grants working fathers four working days of job-protected paid paternity leave" (3). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 56 of the Employment Act guarantees 60 working days of job-protected paid maternity leave to working mothers. Article 57 of the same law grants working fathers four working days of job-protected paid paternity leave: 56. Maternity Leave (1) A female employee shall, as a consequence of pregnancy, have the right to a period of sixty working days leave from work on full...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Uganda guarantees working mothers 60 working days of job-protected paid maternity leave, and grants working fathers four working days of job-protected paid paternity leave" (3). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 56 of the Employment Act guarantees 60 working days of job-protected paid maternity leave to working mothers. Article 57 of the same law grants working fathers four working days of job-protected paid paternity leave: 56. Maternity Leave (1) A female employee shall, as a consequence of pregnancy, have the right to a period of sixty working days leave from work on full...more
Feb. 19, 2025, 11:01 p.m.
Countries: Georgia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Georgia provides 183 calendar days of paid maternity and parental leave to mothers. Research evidence indicates that paid paternity leave can increase gender equality in caregiving responsibilities and gender equality in employment; it is therefore important to ensure fathers have access to adequate paid paternity leave. However, we identified no provisions that provide paid paternity leave to fathers in Georgia" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 27 of the Labour Code of Georgia provides 183 calendar days of paid maternity and parental leave to mothers. Article 27 - Maternity and child care...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Georgia provides 183 calendar days of paid maternity and parental leave to mothers. Research evidence indicates that paid paternity leave can increase gender equality in caregiving responsibilities and gender equality in employment; it is therefore important to ensure fathers have access to adequate paid paternity leave. However, we identified no provisions that provide paid paternity leave to fathers in Georgia" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 27 of the Labour Code of Georgia provides 183 calendar days of paid maternity and parental leave to mothers. Article 27 - Maternity and child care...more
Feb. 19, 2025, 10:52 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Turkey guarantees 16 weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers. Since 2015, the Labor Code also provides five days of paid leave to fathers when their spouse gives birth" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 74 of Turkey’s Labor Code guarantees 16 weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers. Madde 74 - Kadın işçilerin doğumdan önce sekiz ve doğumdan sonra sekiz hafta olmak üzere toplam onaltı haftalık süre için çalıştırılmamaları esastır. Çoğul gebelik halinde doğumdan önce çalıştırılmayacak sekiz haftalık süreye iki hafta süre eklenir. Ancak, sağlık durumu uygun olduğu takdirde, doktorun onayı...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Turkey guarantees 16 weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers. Since 2015, the Labor Code also provides five days of paid leave to fathers when their spouse gives birth" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 74 of Turkey’s Labor Code guarantees 16 weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers. Madde 74 - Kadın işçilerin doğumdan önce sekiz ve doğumdan sonra sekiz hafta olmak üzere toplam onaltı haftalık süre için çalıştırılmamaları esastır. Çoğul gebelik halinde doğumdan önce çalıştırılmayacak sekiz haftalık süreye iki hafta süre eklenir. Ancak, sağlık durumu uygun olduğu takdirde, doktorun onayı...more
Feb. 12, 2025, 8:03 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Couples who have children are showered with cash, from monthly handouts to subsidised housing and free taxis. Hospital bills and even IVF treatments are covered, though only for those who are married. Such financial incentives have not worked, leading politicians to brainstorm more 'creative' solutions, like hiring nannies from South East Asia and paying them below minimum wage, and exempting men from serving in the military if they have three children before turning 30" (par. 15-16). "Both men and women are entitled to a year's leave during the first eight years of their child's life. But in 2022, only 7% of new fathers used some of their leave, compared to...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Couples who have children are showered with cash, from monthly handouts to subsidised housing and free taxis. Hospital bills and even IVF treatments are covered, though only for those who are married. Such financial incentives have not worked, leading politicians to brainstorm more 'creative' solutions, like hiring nannies from South East Asia and paying them below minimum wage, and exempting men from serving in the military if they have three children before turning 30" (par. 15-16). "Both men and women are entitled to a year's leave during the first eight years of their child's life. But in 2022, only 7% of new fathers used some of their leave, compared to...more
Feb. 12, 2025, 7:23 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"His comments are the latest in a public push by government officials to try and reverse Russia's sinking birth rate by appealing to a sense of patriotic duty and promising financial incentives to sway prospective parents" (par. 3). "Russia's strategy to grow families is part of Putin's broader push toward more traditional conservative values. In an effort to reach the younger generation, a new course is being rolled out for students in grades 5 to 9. A course published online in August stated the goal was to instill positive attitudes toward large families. It's part of a state narrative that encourages women to become moms for the motherland" (par. 7-8)....more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"His comments are the latest in a public push by government officials to try and reverse Russia's sinking birth rate by appealing to a sense of patriotic duty and promising financial incentives to sway prospective parents" (par. 3). "Russia's strategy to grow families is part of Putin's broader push toward more traditional conservative values. In an effort to reach the younger generation, a new course is being rolled out for students in grades 5 to 9. A course published online in August stated the goal was to instill positive attitudes toward large families. It's part of a state narrative that encourages women to become moms for the motherland" (par. 7-8)....more
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:27 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[Morocco needs to] strengthen measures, including awareness-raising measures, childcare services and parental leave provisions to ensure gender parity in appointed public positions, including in public administration, particularly at the decision- making level" (9).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[Morocco needs to] strengthen measures, including awareness-raising measures, childcare services and parental leave provisions to ensure gender parity in appointed public positions, including in public administration, particularly at the decision- making level" (9).
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Article 46 of Act No. 50-5 granting women public employees a pregnancy leave of 14 weeks instead of 12" (19). "A circular was issued in August 2018 extending post-childbirth leave to 18 months following the end of pregnancy leave" (19). "Model specifications have been drafted for childcare facilities near workplaces.A circular was issued in September 2019 on the establishment of childcare facilities in public facilities" (19). "Daily maternity compensation is provided for 14 weeks" (26).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Article 46 of Act No. 50-5 granting women public employees a pregnancy leave of 14 weeks instead of 12" (19). "A circular was issued in August 2018 extending post-childbirth leave to 18 months following the end of pregnancy leave" (19). "Model specifications have been drafted for childcare facilities near workplaces.A circular was issued in September 2019 on the establishment of childcare facilities in public facilities" (19). "Daily maternity compensation is provided for 14 weeks" (26).
Feb. 3, 2025, 9:51 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"From 1979 to 2015, China imposed the 'one-child policy.' The policy violated women’s reproductive rights. Its enforcement through measures like forced and coerced abortion and sterilization compounded the abuse" (3). "The Chinese government’s 2015 announcement that it would allow all couples to have two children effectively ended the 'one-child' policy. While a positive step, it did not change the fact that China’s family-planning policies remain coercive and abusive. The state continues to play a deeply intrusive role in women’s reproductive choices and bodily autonomy, controlling both how many children a couple can have and the intervals at which they can have them. Officials have enforced birth quotas for couples by...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"From 1979 to 2015, China imposed the 'one-child policy.' The policy violated women’s reproductive rights. Its enforcement through measures like forced and coerced abortion and sterilization compounded the abuse" (3). "The Chinese government’s 2015 announcement that it would allow all couples to have two children effectively ended the 'one-child' policy. While a positive step, it did not change the fact that China’s family-planning policies remain coercive and abusive. The state continues to play a deeply intrusive role in women’s reproductive choices and bodily autonomy, controlling both how many children a couple can have and the intervals at which they can have them. Officials have enforced birth quotas for couples by...more
Feb. 3, 2025, 5:31 p.m.
Countries: Hungary
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"In 2019, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán introduced the Family Protection Action Plan, another effort to instrumentalize a so-called 'pro-family' agenda to perpetuate stereotyped gender roles. This plan includes measures that encourage couples to reproduce, including incentives for having four or more children" (2).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"In 2019, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán introduced the Family Protection Action Plan, another effort to instrumentalize a so-called 'pro-family' agenda to perpetuate stereotyped gender roles. This plan includes measures that encourage couples to reproduce, including incentives for having four or more children" (2).
Jan. 29, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee notes that the revised Labour Code (2022) now provides for eight days of paid paternity leave for the private sector" (8). "The Committee notes the adoption of the amendment to the Family Code on shared family responsibilities, the recognition of domestic and unpaid care work in divorce proceedings and the new paternity leave provisions" (13).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee notes that the revised Labour Code (2022) now provides for eight days of paid paternity leave for the private sector" (8). "The Committee notes the adoption of the amendment to the Family Code on shared family responsibilities, the recognition of domestic and unpaid care work in divorce proceedings and the new paternity leave provisions" (13).
Jan. 28, 2025, 8:03 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"It should also be noted that women do not accumulate pension while on maternity leave, which lead to a significant increase in the total life income between men and women" (4).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"It should also be noted that women do not accumulate pension while on maternity leave, which lead to a significant increase in the total life income between men and women" (4).
Jan. 28, 2025, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"In 2020, to promote the concept of shared responsibility for caregiving, and as part of a strategy associated with the granting of paternity leave, the National Institute for Women launched a free virtual course called 'Dad can do it too', which is aimed at the general public and is intended to encourage fathers to participate more and take on more responsibilities" (8). "To date, there has been no progress on a concrete proposal to implement paternity leave in the public and private sector of Costa Rica owing to budgetary constraints" (25).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"In 2020, to promote the concept of shared responsibility for caregiving, and as part of a strategy associated with the granting of paternity leave, the National Institute for Women launched a free virtual course called 'Dad can do it too', which is aimed at the general public and is intended to encourage fathers to participate more and take on more responsibilities" (8). "To date, there has been no progress on a concrete proposal to implement paternity leave in the public and private sector of Costa Rica owing to budgetary constraints" (25).
Jan. 25, 2025, 2:22 p.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"A court in Spain has ruled that a single mother is entitled to the parental leave that would have been due her partner – if she had one – on the grounds that all babies should be treated the same, regardless of the composition of their families" (para 1).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"A court in Spain has ruled that a single mother is entitled to the parental leave that would have been due her partner – if she had one – on the grounds that all babies should be treated the same, regardless of the composition of their families" (para 1).
Jan. 24, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Tokyo's government is introducing a four-day workweek for its staffers in the capital as part of a nationwide push to encourage parenthood. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the country's stubbornly low birth rate a 'quiet emergency' and has pledged policies like flexible working hours" (para 1-2). "Under the plan, government staff except shift workers may take up to three days off weekly, but will still need to complete 155 hours per month, Sachi Ikegami, a Tokyo Metropolitan Government official in charge of personnel affairs said on Wednesday. Employees raising young children will also be offered more flexible hours, with work days shortened by up to two hours, Ikegami...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Tokyo's government is introducing a four-day workweek for its staffers in the capital as part of a nationwide push to encourage parenthood. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the country's stubbornly low birth rate a 'quiet emergency' and has pledged policies like flexible working hours" (para 1-2). "Under the plan, government staff except shift workers may take up to three days off weekly, but will still need to complete 155 hours per month, Sachi Ikegami, a Tokyo Metropolitan Government official in charge of personnel affairs said on Wednesday. Employees raising young children will also be offered more flexible hours, with work days shortened by up to two hours, Ikegami...more
Jan. 24, 2025, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"According to one ranking, Japan and South Korea have the best paid parental-leave policies for men worldwide. Fathers in both countries are entitled to a full year of paid leave. In Japan, nearly 70% of pay is compensated for the first 180 days" (para 4).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"According to one ranking, Japan and South Korea have the best paid parental-leave policies for men worldwide. Fathers in both countries are entitled to a full year of paid leave. In Japan, nearly 70% of pay is compensated for the first 180 days" (para 4).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:53 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"China last week announced its population had fallen for the first time since the 1960s. The quickly growing cohorts of young students and workers had powered decades of economic growth, even as a government worried about overpopulation enforced a punitive, often abusive one-child policy. Now as growth slows, and the population ages, the government has abruptly switched course and is trying to encourage more siblings" (para 28-29).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"China last week announced its population had fallen for the first time since the 1960s. The quickly growing cohorts of young students and workers had powered decades of economic growth, even as a government worried about overpopulation enforced a punitive, often abusive one-child policy. Now as growth slows, and the population ages, the government has abruptly switched course and is trying to encourage more siblings" (para 28-29).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:40 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Decades of gimmicks and campaigns have failed to resonate with couples, and the government has belatedly accepted that more financial help may have more impact than lectures from conservative politicians on a woman’s patriotic duty to give birth. In his first major policy speech of this year, the prime minister, Fumio Kishida, said he had ordered ministries to work together to take 'unprecedented, decisive and bold' measures to tackle the low birthrate, which officials labeled a threat to 'the very survival of the nation'. He has promised a rise in child allowance, an expansion in after-school childcare, and reforms that will make it easier for parents to take leave to...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Decades of gimmicks and campaigns have failed to resonate with couples, and the government has belatedly accepted that more financial help may have more impact than lectures from conservative politicians on a woman’s patriotic duty to give birth. In his first major policy speech of this year, the prime minister, Fumio Kishida, said he had ordered ministries to work together to take 'unprecedented, decisive and bold' measures to tackle the low birthrate, which officials labeled a threat to 'the very survival of the nation'. He has promised a rise in child allowance, an expansion in after-school childcare, and reforms that will make it easier for parents to take leave to...more
Jan. 22, 2025, 9:21 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"President Vladimir Putin of Russia recently signed a bill into law that will fine anyone who is promoting 'child-free propaganda.' Meant both to shore up 'traditional values' and to increase Russia’s tanking birthrate, it stipulates that any individual found to be disseminating such 'propaganda' may be subject to fines of up to about $4,000; considering the average monthly Russian salary as of 2023 was around $800, that’s a frightening potential penalty. Companies could be fined up to about $50,000" (para 1). "Perhaps if it wants to raise the birthrate, the Russian government would be better off fixing its economy and the out-of-control inflation rate than it would be surveilling speech....more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"President Vladimir Putin of Russia recently signed a bill into law that will fine anyone who is promoting 'child-free propaganda.' Meant both to shore up 'traditional values' and to increase Russia’s tanking birthrate, it stipulates that any individual found to be disseminating such 'propaganda' may be subject to fines of up to about $4,000; considering the average monthly Russian salary as of 2023 was around $800, that’s a frightening potential penalty. Companies could be fined up to about $50,000" (para 1). "Perhaps if it wants to raise the birthrate, the Russian government would be better off fixing its economy and the out-of-control inflation rate than it would be surveilling speech....more