Pregnancy Checkup Leave Wage Subsidy
| Q: |
Under what circumstances can an employer apply for the pregnancy checkup leave wage subsidy? |
| A: |
An employer may apply for the subsidy after lawfully paying wages to an employee during their pregnancy checkup leave. |
| Q: |
For how many days of wages can the subsidy be claimed? |
| A: |
The subsidy may be claimed for the wages paid on the 6th and 7th days of pregnancy checkup leave. |
| Q: |
How is the subsidy amount calculated? |
| A: |
The subsidy is granted based on the actual wages paid by the employer for the 6th and 7th days of pregnancy checkup leave, subject to verification. |
| Q: |
Which authority should an application for the pregnancy checkup leave wage subsidy be submitted to? |
| A: |
The application should be submitted to the Bureau of Labor Insurance. |
| Q: |
What documents are required when applying for the subsidy? |
| A: |
The applicant must submit an application form and a copy of the cover page of the employer’s bank passbook/ account book showing the bank account details. |

