Recipients of parental leave benefits in the first half of this year 10surpass ten thousand, with the male share 40nearing percent
According to data compiled by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the number of parental leave benefit recipients in the first half of this year is 10expected to top ten thousand, marking an all-time high. The share of male recipients is 40close to percent, and fathers’ use of parental leave has risen sharply.
According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s tally, the number of parental leave benefit recipients in the first half of this year is 10expected to surpass ten thousand. Investors also need to check the results, as they could directly and indirectly affect the labor market and corporate HR practices.
In its announcement on 7month 12day, the ministry said the number of recipients in the first half will exceed 10ten thousand, making it the largest on record. The final tally is scheduled to be confirmed at year-end.
The tally also showed that the share of male recipients is 40close to percent. Put differently, out of 10people, about 4were fathers.
Parental leave benefit is the benefit paid by employment insurance when an employee takes leave to care for a child. Application and payment requirements, payment period, and other details are determined under the employment insurance system.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor’s press release also includes detailed statistics such as distribution by age group and by industry, in addition to gender. Differences by workplace size or industry can be checked in the released materials.
This first-half forecast is highly likely to be reflected in future employment statistics and companies’ personnel and work-pattern statistics. Please check the detailed figures and the original announcement based on Ministry of Employment and Labor materials.
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