Maternity leave refers to the leave treatment of working women before and after delivery, generally from half a month before delivery to two and a half months after delivery. Those who marry late and have children late can last up to four months before and after delivery, and female employees can enjoy maternity leave of not less than 98 days. During maternity leave, the employer shall not reduce his salary, dissolve or terminate the labor contract in other forms.

Article 27 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests: No unit may reduce the wages of female employees, dismiss female employees or unilaterally terminate the labor (employment) contract or service agreement due to marriage, pregnancy, maternity leave or breastfeeding. However, unless the female employee requests to terminate the labor (employment) contract or service agreement.