Expected Labour Law Changes in China

Two-Child Policy

Effect of the change to the 'Two-Child Policy': The PRC's "One-Child Policy" has been replaced by the "Two-child policy" which incentivises citizens to marry earlier and have more children, as compared to the previous policy. In response, provincial governments have been amending their local family planning regulations, extending the length of marriage leave, maternity leave and paternity leave across 26 provinces and municipalities.

The nationwide Two-Child Policy came into effect on January 1, 2016

Action required:

1. Keep abreast of the rules in your relevant locations.
2. Amend existing employee handbooks to reflect the increased number of days of leave according to the particular province/municipal policy where the employer is located.