… in the labour market. But are there robust enough care services in place as a means for freedom of choice for … of parliament are explicitly entitled to take maternity leave. And when it comes to paternity leave, only nine Member States have provisions. Women in …
… Their CVs do not tend have gaps for maternity leave. Their CVs do not mention being a member of a women’s … that they are mainly young, highly educated, and taking care of children – in particular if they are women. Indeed, … and data entry. Having more men being paid to take care of children and people’s homes can help chip away at …
… pandemic, women have been doing about 36 hours of unpaid care work a week. That’s almost 2,000 hours a year, which, to … to a full-time job over the course of a year. This unpaid care work that is essential to our economies. The children … such as limits to working time, a minimum wage, and paid leave. If we do it right, there is much potential in these …
… costs resulting from an inability to combine work and care responsibilities, for example high staff turnover and … These measures include maternity, paternity and parental leave, breastfeeding initiatives, childcare support or … to work’ days, and join public–private partnerships for care services. Companies seek certification for these …
… with caring responsibilities have the right to suitable leave, flexible working arrangements and access to care services. Women and men shall have equal access to special leaves of absence in order to fulfil their care responsibilities and be encouraged to use them in a …