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 Personnel's letter dated January 20, 2022, Ref. No.
No. 1115419024, and attached are copies of the original letter (including attachments) each in one copy.

2. This case is forwarded by the Ministry of Personnel from the Ministry of Labor, stating that certain articles of the Act, which were amended and promulgated on January 12, 2022, and took effect on January 18, 2022, along with the amended articles of the Enforcement Rules of the Act on Article 7, Article 9, and Article 15, promulgated on the same day, and the interpretation of the provisions of Article 15, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Act; it is further noted that Article 2 of the Act stipulates:
the Act, and the interpretation of the provisions of Article 15, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Act; it is further noted that 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."
" (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, 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,
before such regulations for civil servants are amended, agencies may directly handle them in accordance with the provisions of the Act. That is, if civil servants need to accompany their spouses for pregnancy check-ups or when their spouses give birth,
they may apply for 7 days of paternity check-up and paternity leave in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, and it 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 Regulations Governing Leave for Civil Servants.
they may apply for 7 days of paternity check-up and paternity leave in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, and it 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 Regulations Governing Leave for Civil Servants.
they may apply for 7 days of paternity check-up and paternity leave in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, and it 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 Regulations Governing Leave for Civil Servants.
they may apply for 7 days of paternity check-up and paternity leave in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, and it 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 Regulations Governing Leave for Civil Servants.
they may apply for 7 days of paternity check-up and paternity leave in accordance with Article 15 of the Act, and it 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 Regulations Governing Leave for Civil Servants.