Maternity and paternity leave in the EU
At a Glance
15-12-2016
This infographic aims to present the current state of affairs of maternity and paternity leave in EU Member States. Maternity leave policies in EU Member States are governed by the 1992 Pregnant Workers Directive. After an unsuccessful attempt to introduce a new maternity leave directive, the Commission has announced a new, more holistic package as a replacement.
At a Glance
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- competence of the Member States
- EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- EUROPEAN UNION
- European Union law
- family
- family benefit
- family policy
- gender equality
- LAW
- maternity benefit
- maternity leave
- organisation of work and working conditions
- parental leave
- paternity leave
- rights and freedoms
- social protection
- SOCIAL QUESTIONS
- work-life balance