Monday, August 23, 2004

ENCOURAGING COUPLES TO HAVE BABIES


as of what was on the Straits Times today....

- 12 weeks' maternity leave (up from eight weeks) for up to fourth child; Govt to reimburse employers
- Those with children under 12 pay a lower maid levy
- Centre-based infant-care subsidy of $400 a month
- Two days' childcare leave a year for mums and dads with children under seven
- Baby Bonus extended to first and fourth babies (now for second and third only)
- More generous tax benefits

hur hur hur

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