Integrated resort operator Sands China said in a statement yesterday that it is extending staff’s paid maternity leave from 70 days to 90 days and paternity leave from 5 days to 7 days, effective from March 1.
The statement from the company, which employs over 28,000 staff, noted that with the updated policy, female employees with at least one year of service are entitled to 90 days of paid maternity leave, while male employees are entitled to 7 days of paid paternity leave.
Sands China Senior Vice President of Human Resources Paulo Cheong (張國軍) was quoted by the statement as saying: “Guided by our people-centred approach, we regard every employee as a valued member of our extended family. We remain committed to promoting their physical and mental well-being, family happiness, and career development, while maintaining a sustainable and supportive work environment.
He added: “We hope that through this adjustment to paid maternity and paternity leave, employees will have more time to care for and bond with their newborns, while allowing postpartum mothers to get more rest, helping their families adapt more smoothly to the changes brought about by their new lives and build happy and fulfilling families.”
Sands China noted that it has introduced a raft of support measures for parents in recent years. Moreover, it was also the first integrated resort operator in the Asia Pacific region and the first company in Macau’s tourism and service industry to earn the “Top Employer” certification by the Top Employer Institute.
This photo provided by Sands China yesterday shows The Venetian Macao in Cotai.
