HANOI: Officials from the Viet Nam General Labour Confederation have voiced concern over a recent proposal revoking the maternity benefits to which female workers are entitled.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs is preparing a draft amendment to the Labour Law, cancelling a provision allowing female workers with babies younger than 12 months to get an hour off during the day for breastfeeding, and a 30-minute break during menstruation.
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