Two associations yesterday separately called for statutory 90 days paid maternity leave in the private sector, in the government’s possible amendments to the current labour law, to ensure the better protection for new mothers.
The New Macau Association (NMA) and the Association of Building a Good Home Together each held a press conference yesterday to express their views on the matter.
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) launched a 45-day public consultation in late September on proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Law, which proposes three to five days paid paternity leave and 14 unpaid days in addition to the current 56 days paid maternity leave in the private sector. The public consultation ended yesterday.
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng (centre), who heads the Association of Building a Good Home Together, flanked by fellow members Sam Io Cheong (right) and Grace Wong Leong Kuan, co-host yesterday’s press conference at the headquarters of the Macau Women’s General Association.
New Macau Association (NMA) member Rocky Chan Lok Kei (right) speaks during yesterday’s press conference as fellow member Andrew Cheong Su Kin looks on, at the grassroots group’s office. Photos: MPDG
