Japan – Amendments to the Childcare and Family Care Leave Act took effect on 1 April 2025, with further amendments to take effect on 1 October 2025.

Singapore – Amendments to the Child Development Co-Savings Act 2001 took effect on 1 April 2025.

Indonesia – Law No. 4 of 2024 regarding Maternal and Child Welfare During the First Thousand Days of Life took effect on 2 July 2024 (Law 4/2024).

Australia – Amendments to the unpaid parental leave (UPL) provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009(Cth) (FW Act) took effect on 1 July 2023.

Japan

Amendments to the Childcare and Family Care Leave Act took effect on 1 April 2025, with further amendments to take effect on 1 October 2025.

1. Expansion of eligibility for overtime exemption request –Eligible parents can now request an exemption from overtime if they care for children up to elementary school (primary school) age. Previously, this was only available to eligible parents caring for children up to 3 years of age.
2. Expansion of eligibility for family care leave –Eligible employees who have worked for less than six months are now able to avail themselves of family care leave. Previously, employers can omit such employees by executing a labour-management agreement.
3. Extension of sick/injured etc. childcare leave – Eligible employees may now utilise this leave for events integral to school life such as starting school ceremony and graduation ceremony. Previously, this was limited to use when a child is sick or injured or requires a...

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