Labor Dept funds leave for <3‑month pregnancies
Taiwan Labor Dept funds <3‑month pregnancy leave, extends to 12‑week, with 1‑week or 5‑day leave.
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- 📰 Published: June 3, 2026 at 12:28
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Labor Dept will fully pay salary for miscarriage leave under three months, part of policy extending maternity leave to 12 weeks.
FAQ
Which leaves will the government subsidize?
Under‑3‑month miscarriage leave fully funded.
How has maternity leave duration changed?
Leave extended from 8 weeks to 12 weeks.
Duties for miscarriage leave <3 months?
Employers must accept leave, not count as absence.
When is paid leave granted?
2‑3 month: 1‑week pay; under 2 months: 5‑day pay.
When was this policy announced?
Announced by Presidential Office on the 3rd in Taipei.