Paternity leave, also known as escort leave, refers to married couples registered according to law. While the woman enjoys maternity leave, the man enjoys the right to take care of each other for a certain period of time. The labor law and other relevant laws and regulations do not make clear provisions on paternity leave, which depends on the actual provisions of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, and is basically found in family planning regulations in various places, and its legal status is not high. Of course, there are still cases where there is paternity leave in some places and there is no paternity leave in some places.
There are many advantages for men to take maternity leave:
Conducive to maternal and child health. During maternity leave, women are weak and of course need the care of their husbands. Moreover, pregnant women often have greater psychological pressure and are prone to mood swings. The care of the husband around can help the wife and baby get better care, and also help to eliminate the tension of the parturient, which is of great help to the smooth delivery, postpartum recovery and breastfeeding.
Conducive to the intellectual development of newborns. Although newborns can't speak and their eyesight is not developed, they have sensitive senses and are most likely to accept the caress of their parents. The father's language and breath will give the newborn a kind of information, which is conducive to the baby's sensory development and the formation of a strong character in the future. According to a study by Cambridge University in England, if the father participates in the baby's early life, it will have a positive impact on the child's future physical and mental development, and they will perform better in social communication and problem-solving ability, which will be shown in a few years.
Conducive to the establishment of harmonious social relations. The physiological differences between men and women exist objectively, so the social division of labor is different, but it also produces differences in social status. It is obviously unrealistic for men to have children, and it is not difficult for men to take maternity leave. The survey shows that the proportion of fathers who are willing to take care of their newborns at home and actually serve them at home exceeds that of mothers. Women give birth to children and men take care of them, breaking the ancient social division of labor and making equality between men and women a reality.
Legal basis:
Regulations of Chongqing Municipality on Population and Family Planning
Twenty-third couples who are legally registered for marriage enjoy fifteen days of marriage leave.
Female workers who give birth according to law shall be given 80 days maternity leave on the basis of maternity leave stipulated by the state. Enjoy the same treatment for employees during maternity leave.
During the maternity leave of female employees who meet the requirements of laws and regulations, the unit where the man works shall give him 20 days of nursing leave. Enjoy the same treatment for employees during nursing leave.
Employees who have given birth in accordance with laws and regulations may take parental leave after the expiration of maternity leave or nursing leave, and with the approval of the unit, they may also take parental leave for five to ten days each year before their children reach the age of six. If one of the spouses takes parental leave until the child is one year old, the monthly salary during the period shall not be less than 75% of the basic salary before the leave, and shall not be less than the minimum wage standard of this Municipality in that year; If both husband and wife take five to ten days of parental leave every year before their children reach the age of six, they will enjoy the same treatment as employees.