In accordance with the amendment of certain articles of the Gender Equality in Employment Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), effective January 18, 2022, "paternity leave" has been amended to "paternity check-up and paternity leave," and the duration has been extended from the original 5 days to 7 days.

Explanation:
1. In accordance with the Taoyuan City Government Personnel Department's submission to the Ministry of Civil Service on January 20, 2022, File No.
1115419024, and attached are 1 copy of the original official letter (including attachments).

2. This case is forwarded by the Ministry of Civil Service from the Ministry of Labor, stating that certain articles of the Act were amended and promulgated on January 12, 2022, and took effect on January 18, 2022. The articles of the Enforcement Rules of the Act, Articles 7, 9, and 15, were amended and promulgated on the same day, as well as the interpretation of Article 15, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Act. Furthermore, Article 2 of the Act stipulates:
the Act's Enforcement Rules, Articles 7, 9, and 15, as well as the interpretation of Article 15, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Act. Furthermore, Article 2 of the Act stipulates:
the Act's Enforcement Rules, Articles 7, 9, and 15, as well as the interpretation of Article 15, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Act. Furthermore, Article 2 of the Act stipulates:
Article 2 of the Act stipulates:
" (Paragraph 1) If the agreement between the employer and the employee is more favorable than this Act, the agreement shall prevail.
" (Paragraph 2) This Act also applies to civil servants, educational personnel, and military personnel.
" (Paragraph 2) This Act also applies to civil servants, educational personnel, and military personnel.

3. In summary, effective January 18, 2022, if any relevant regulations for civil servants are inconsistent with the provisions of the Act and supplementary interpretations, the respective agencies may directly handle them in accordance with the provisions of the Act before such regulations for civil servants are amended. That is, if civil servants need to accompany their spouses for pregnancy check-ups or when their spouses give birth, they may apply for paternity check-up and paternity leave for 7 days in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, which can be calculated by the hour. As for the number of pre-natal leave days for civil servants, it shall still be in accordance with the 8 days stipulated in Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the current Regulations for Civil Servants' Leave of Absence.
the Act's provisions and supplementary interpretations, the respective agencies may directly handle them in accordance with the provisions of the Act before such regulations for civil servants are amended. That is, if civil servants need to accompany their spouses for pregnancy check-ups or when their spouses give birth, they may apply for paternity check-up and paternity leave for 7 days in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, which can be calculated by the hour. As for the number of pre-natal leave days for civil servants, it shall still be in accordance with the 8 days stipulated in Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the current Regulations for Civil Servants' Leave of Absence.
the Act's provisions and supplementary interpretations, the respective agencies may directly handle them in accordance with the provisions of the Act before such regulations for civil servants are amended. That is, if civil servants need to accompany their spouses for pregnancy check-ups or when their spouses give birth, they may apply for paternity check-up and paternity leave for 7 days in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, which can be calculated by the hour. As for the number of pre-natal leave days for civil servants, it shall still be in accordance with the 8 days stipulated in Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the current Regulations for Civil Servants' Leave of Absence.
civil servants need to accompany their spouses for pregnancy check-ups or when their spouses give birth, they may apply for paternity check-up and paternity leave for 7 days in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, which can be calculated by the hour. As for the number of pre-natal leave days for civil servants, it shall still be in accordance with the 8 days stipulated in Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the current Regulations for Civil Servants' Leave of Absence.
civil servants need to accompany their spouses for pregnancy check-ups or when their spouses give birth, they may apply for paternity check-up and paternity leave for 7 days in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, which can be calculated by the hour. As for the number of pre-natal leave days for civil servants, it shall still be in accordance with the 8 days stipulated in Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the current Regulations for Civil Servants' Leave of Absence.
civil servants need to accompany their spouses for pregnancy check-ups or when their spouses give birth, they may apply for paternity check-up and paternity leave for 7 days in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, which can be calculated by the hour. As for the number of pre-natal leave days for civil servants, it shall still be in accordance with the 8 days stipulated in Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the current Regulations for Civil Servants' Leave of Absence.
civil servants' leave of absence, Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item 4 stipulates 8 days.