How are wages paid during maternity leave? Interpretation and policy review of hot spots across the network
Recently, the discussion on the payment of wages during maternity leave has become a hot topic on social platforms. Especially with the implementation of the three-child policy, the issue of protecting the rights and interests of female workers has once again attracted attention. This article combines popular data and the latest policies across the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured analysis of the maternity leave wage payment rules.
1. The hotly debated data on maternity leave wages across the Internet
| platform | Number of discussions (times) | core points of dispute |
|---|---|---|
| 186,000 | Maternity leave wages in private companies shrink | |
| Zhihu | 42,000 | Maternity allowance and salary difference |
| Douyin | 123,000 | Differences in subsidy standards across regions |
| Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security official website | Consultation volume increased by 47% | Standardization of application process |
2. Three major sources of maternity leave wages
| Issuing subject | Coverage | Payment standard |
|---|---|---|
| Employer | All insured employees | Pay 100% of prenatal salary |
| maternity insurance | Those who have paid for more than 1 year | Reference to social wage |
| government subsidies | Some provinces and cities | Fixed amount subsidy + nutrition fee |
3. Disbursement rules for different employment forms
1.Formal employees: Enjoy maternity subsidy + company compensation. Some areas such as Shanghai and Guangzhou also provide one-time maternity subsidy.
2.flexible employment: 21 provinces and cities have included it in the coverage and can be applied for through urban and rural residents’ medical insurance channels. The standard is 60-80% of the local minimum wage.
3.Foreign company employees: In addition to statutory maternity leave, some companies provide additional paid leave, but please pay attention to the special provisions of the labor contract.
| area | Basic days | Increased dystocia | Increase in multiple births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 158 days | 15 days | +15 days per pregnancy |
| Guangdong | 178 days | 30 days | +15 days per pregnancy |
| Sichuan | 158 days | 20 days | +15 days per pregnancy |
4. Common Dispute Resolution Plans
1.Corporate refusal to pay: Keep attendance records, medical certificates and other evidence, and complain to the labor inspection department. A recent case in Zhejiang showed that the company was ordered to pay back wages and compensation.
2.maternity allowance difference: When the allowance is lower than my salary, the company should make up the difference. In 2023, a case in Shenzhen ruled that the company should make up for the difference of 32,000 yuan.
3.Giving birth while leaving the job: As long as you have paid continuously for 12 months before leaving your job, you can still apply for subsidies, but you need to apply within 1 year after giving birth.
5. New policy trends in 2023
1. Jiangsu Province pilots inclusion of maternity leave wages into corporate tax reduction list
2. Shandong Province implements the "enjoy without application" service for maternity allowances
3. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security plans to amend the "Maternity Insurance Measures" and may extend the subsidy payment cycle
It is recommended that workers inquire about personalized plans through the 12333 hotline or local medical insurance agencies. Enterprise HR should pay attention: illegal deductions of maternity leave wages will result in fines of 2-5 times. The payment of maternity leave wages is related to the basic rights and interests of workers and needs to be jointly safeguarded by enterprises and employees in accordance with the law.
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