Hajiji: Extended coverage, 98-day Maternity Leave among proposed SLO amendments
The proposed amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance (SLO) involve 12 major changes to the 62 clauses in the ordinance which has been enforced since 1950, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Wed May 08 2024
Employers cannot terminate employees on maternity leave - Deputy Minister
Employers are not allowed to terminate their employees who are on maternity or sick leave during pregnancy, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 22 2023
China weighs giving single women IVF access to stem population decline
The changes mean unmarried women can take paid maternity leave and receive child subsidies previously only available to married couples.
Mon May 01 2023
Maternity leave with full allowance for KAFA teachers, Jakim awaits decision on appeal
Jakim has made an appeal to the MOF regarding the postponement of maternity leave with full allowance for KAFA teachers which was announced yesterday.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Babies wanted: Chinese province may offer a year of maternity leave
In an effort to encourage couples to have children, Shaanxi is looking to sharply increase the duration of paid maternity leave.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Women's rights: Long way to go after century of progress
It is estimated that women still earn 19 percent less than men do. Sweden is the best country for paid parental leave. Here's a look at how institutions have evolved to make room for women.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Vodafone offer unusual new policy for working mothers
Global telecommunications company Vodafone Group sets at least 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and allow the new mothers to work just 30 hours a week for the next six months.
Tue Mar 10 2015
Circular to be issued detailing improvements to child care leave facility - Rohani
The government will improve the Child Care Leave eligibility by revising the conditions so it is not tied to the duration of maternity leave, effective January 1, 2015.
Wed Oct 15 2014
Poll: Is the 60 to 90 days of maternity leave sufficient?
Should the maternity leave of up to 90 days be extended?
Wed Jan 15 2014