How many days of maternity leave will be required for the elderly in 2024?

The number of maternity leave days for older mothers in 2024 is 98 days in accordance with national laws. In some areas, additional extensions may be required based on revisions to local population and family planning regulations.

Female employees are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave when giving birth, and can take 15 days of prenatal leave. In addition, female employees who have difficult childbirth can have an additional 15 days of maternity leave. If they give birth to multiple babies, the maternity leave will be increased by 15 days for each additional baby. For older mothers, the same rule applies to the number of days of maternity leave. However, different provinces may make adjustments based on local population and family planning regulations. For example, some provinces have extended maternity leave to 128 to 188 days. The specific number of days must refer to the latest local population and family planning regulations.

Maternity leave application process:

1. Female employees fill out the "Female Employee Maternity Leave Application Form" as needed.

2. Department approval, signature and seal.

3. Review and approval by the Human Resources Department.

4. Take maternity leave.

5. After taking maternity leave, you need to fill in the "Female Employee Maternity Leave Cancellation Application Form".

6. Department approval, signature and seal.

7. Review and approval by the Human Resources Department.

To sum up, the number of maternity leave days for elderly mothers in 2024 is 98 days based on national regulations. However, the specific number of days may vary due to regional differences, and you need to refer to the specific local regulations. At the same time, elderly mothers and their families can also enjoy support policies such as maternity subsidies and inclusive childcare services.

Legal basis:

"Population and Family Planning Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 25

Couples who have children in compliance with laws and regulations can receive incentives for extended maternity leave or other benefits.

"Special Regulations on Labor Protection of Female Employees"

Article 7

Female employees are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave after giving birth, of which 15 days are allowed before childbirth; , the maternity leave should be increased by 15 days; for those who give birth to multiple babies, the maternity leave can be increased by 15 days for each additional baby. If a female employee has a miscarriage before the fourth month of pregnancy, she will enjoy 15 days of maternity leave; if she has a miscarriage of more than four months of pregnancy, she will enjoy 42 days of maternity leave.