Hong Kong passes bill to extend maternity leave to 14 days


HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN): The Hong Kong government will extend the city’s maternity leave from 10 to 14 weeks, as the Legislative Council passed the government-proposed Employment (Amendment) Bill on Thursday on a 54-0 vote.

The new measure is expected to be implemented by the end of this year.

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