D&I China increases maternity leave to address birth-rate decline iStock.com/SeanPavonePhoto Wednesday 01 December 2021 Several regions in China have extended maternity leave by at least 30 days to incentivise women to have more children amid a steep decline in the country’s birth rates and an ageing population. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics China sanctions: will employers be caught between Beijing and the West? Disputes Chinese courts provide guidance on commonly fought employment disputes Wellbeing Beijing calls time on “extreme” 996 culture linked to worker deaths D&I Can a one-size-fits-all approach to diversity work in Asia?