Maternity and Paternity Policy

The University offers maternity and paternity leaves for eligible staff members.

Maternity Leave
A female staff member shall be granted 14 weeks’ maternity leave on full pay if she has completed 40 weeks of service before the commencement of her maternity leave and in accordance with stipulations of the Employment Ordinance.

Paternity Leave
A male staff member who is a father of a new born child or a father-to-be is eligible for paternity leave if he has been employed by the University under a continuous contract as defined under the Employment Ordinance.

For more details, please refer to the Maternity and Paternity Policy