Gov't approves extra vacation days at work for couples suffering from fertility problems
- 6 years ago
29일부터 '난임치료 휴가' 낼 수 있다
A revised employment equality ordinance was passed at the Cabinet meeting.
Meaning, in accordance with the change, both male and female employees seeking fertility treatment... such as artificial insemination or external fertilization... can take up to three days off work in one year…starting May 29th.
The first off day is paid.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor explained... the move is designed to achieve two goals: helping couples suffering from fertility problems... and also raising the nation's chronically low birth rate.
A revised employment equality ordinance was passed at the Cabinet meeting.
Meaning, in accordance with the change, both male and female employees seeking fertility treatment... such as artificial insemination or external fertilization... can take up to three days off work in one year…starting May 29th.
The first off day is paid.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor explained... the move is designed to achieve two goals: helping couples suffering from fertility problems... and also raising the nation's chronically low birth rate.