Original draft of the New General Measures for Countermeasures against Society with a Declining Birthrate Expansion of benefits during childcare leave, etc.Government May 6, 4:56
The government has compiled a new draft of the “Countermeasures for a Society for Declining Birthrates”, including the expansion of benefits paid to those who are taking childcare leave, and consideration of adding a child allowance for the second and subsequent children. I'm out.
The government has reviewed the “General Decline for Countermeasures against a Declining Birthrate”, which is a guideline for measures against declining birthrate, once every five years, and has compiled the draft.
As a result, in order to achieve the “desired birth rate of 1.8” that the government has set as a goal, we will create an environment where young people can marry and raise children at the desired time.
In addition, as a life support for people who are taking childcare leave, we are considering expanding the “childcare leave benefit” that provides up to 67% of the income before the leave, and consider adding a child allowance for the second and subsequent children. Things to do are included.
In addition, in light of the spread of new work such as telework due to the spread of the new coronavirus, we will promote various work styles to achieve both work and child rearing, and work to enhance child rearing support in the area. I am.
The government will also make public comments to solicit opinions from the public, and will decide the general rules by the Cabinet later this month.