Lai Ching-te Outlines Policies: Childbirth Subsidy NT$100,000, Parental Leave Can Be Applied Daily
President Lai Ching-te announced expanded childcare subsidies, increasing the childbirth allowance to NT$100,000 per birth, with proportional increases for multiple births. He also introduced greater flexibility for parental leave, allowing workers with children under three to apply for leave benefits on a daily basis.
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Taipei, May 6 (CNA) With Mother's Day approaching, President Lai Ching-te, who also serves as the chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party, stated today that to alleviate the burden of childcare on families, the government will launch an 'Expanded Childbirth Subsidy Program' starting this year, uniformly subsidizing NT$100,000 per birth, with proportional increases for multiple births.
The Democratic Progressive Party held a Central Standing Committee meeting today. Lai Ching-te remarked that this Sunday is the annual Mother's Day. The sentiment of gratitude towards mothers should not be confined to the holiday itself but integrated into daily life. Raising and nurturing children is no longer solely the responsibility of one family member but an important issue shared by the entire family.
Lai Ching-te said that to reduce the burden of family childcare, the government is launching an 'Expanded Childbirth Subsidy Program' starting this year, uniformly subsidizing NT$100,000 per birth, with proportional increases for multiple births. Women who are not enrolled in social insurance or foreign spouses will also receive a childbirth subsidy of NT$100,000.
He stated that to create a more family-friendly childcare and workplace environment, the government has also significantly enhanced the flexibility of the parental leave system. Workers with children under three can now apply for parental leave allowance on a 'daily basis' during the original benefit period; family care leave can also be taken on an 'hourly basis,' allowing working parents more flexibility in arranging childcare and caregiving time.
In addition, Lai Ching-te mentioned that the 'Strengthened Corporate Childcare New System,' officially launched on May 1st, promotes the 'Enterprise Childcare 333 Program,' assisting enterprises in establishing more comprehensive childcare support systems, enabling parents to better balance work and family with peace of mind.
Lai Ching-te expressed his sincerest respect and blessings to mothers worldwide. He extended heartfelt gratitude to every mother for safeguarding their children's growth with youth and endless love. (Editor: Zhai Sijia)1150506
The Democratic Progressive Party held a Central Standing Committee meeting today. Lai Ching-te remarked that this Sunday is the annual Mother's Day. The sentiment of gratitude towards mothers should not be confined to the holiday itself but integrated into daily life. Raising and nurturing children is no longer solely the responsibility of one family member but an important issue shared by the entire family.
Lai Ching-te said that to reduce the burden of family childcare, the government is launching an 'Expanded Childbirth Subsidy Program' starting this year, uniformly subsidizing NT$100,000 per birth, with proportional increases for multiple births. Women who are not enrolled in social insurance or foreign spouses will also receive a childbirth subsidy of NT$100,000.
He stated that to create a more family-friendly childcare and workplace environment, the government has also significantly enhanced the flexibility of the parental leave system. Workers with children under three can now apply for parental leave allowance on a 'daily basis' during the original benefit period; family care leave can also be taken on an 'hourly basis,' allowing working parents more flexibility in arranging childcare and caregiving time.
In addition, Lai Ching-te mentioned that the 'Strengthened Corporate Childcare New System,' officially launched on May 1st, promotes the 'Enterprise Childcare 333 Program,' assisting enterprises in establishing more comprehensive childcare support systems, enabling parents to better balance work and family with peace of mind.
Lai Ching-te expressed his sincerest respect and blessings to mothers worldwide. He extended heartfelt gratitude to every mother for safeguarding their children's growth with youth and endless love. (Editor: Zhai Sijia)1150506