… affect gender roles, particularly in the division of care work at home, is key to progress on gender equality. … to be active outside the home by transferring traditional care work performed for free within the family to the formal … a variety of family-friendly measures (including parental leave, flexible working arrangements, childcare provision, …
… Rising long-term care needs keenly felt by women The EU is currently … to an ever-growing need for long-term formal and informal care. In 2017, one in four people in the EU had a long-term … to take at least 5 working days per year of carers’ leave where a relative has a serious illness or dependency. …
… Parental-leave conditions may help or hinder gender equality The … time-limited job protection to enable an employee to care for their new-born child, and afterwards return to work … tools to fulfil children’s rights to have time with and care from from both their parents (Haas & Hwang, 1999). …
… is based on three broad areas: paid work, unpaid work (care), and education and training. It presents 15 indicators in six specific areas of concern: parental-leave policies; informal care for older people, people with disabilities and LTC …
… cuts across three broad areas: paid work, unpaid work (care), and education and training. It presents indicators in six specific areas: parental-leave policies; informal care for older adults or people with disabilities, as well as …
… but are under-represented in others, such as teaching and care work. Women’s disproportionate responsibility for care of dependent family members and household tasks is … and services to families, job protection provided by leave policies, public infrastructure and the overall …
… debated issue in the EU. Besides the need for self-care and care for others, it implies the negotiation of boundaries … requirements related to paternity, parental and carers’ leave and to flexible working arrangements for parents and …
… equality is a special focus of this year’s Index. Parental leave is one of the important policy measures to support … are rising in the EU, which pushes up demand for long-term care services for older people and people with disabilities. … in the 50-64 age group: 21 % of women and 11 % of men care for older people and/or people with disabilities at …
… and personal commitments, especially when they have to care for young children, older relatives or family members … whether they help or hinder work-life balance. Parental leave will also be scrutinised. Are mothers and fathers …
… more likely to choose part-time work to reconcile work and care responsibilities. The price to pay is high: in the EU, … that are less valued and lower paid, such as education or care work. At the same time, women are less likely to be in … for Parents and Carers aims to improve access to parental leave and flexible working, as well as increase the take up …
… for both women and men? Encouraging men’s participation in care responsibilities requires conscious effort and the … over time. A programme to support employees on parental leave may not immediately appeal to some younger employees, …
… for employment and workplace flexibility as well as leave and childcare entitlement. Yes No Information about … about the national policy context and available care services for the elderly and dependents has been … for employment and workplace flexibility as well as leave and childcare entitlement. Yes No Previously signed …
… engagement in the company. The uptake of parental leave by fathers is not primarily the result of availability … culture. Steps to encourage fathers to take paternity leave can initiate change in a company’s culture and increase the number of fathers who are able to take leave without suffering negative reactions from colleagues …
… flexibility National (or regional) legislation regarding leave (duration and compensation) National initiatives on … sector Initiatives motivating fathers to take up parental leave Childcare (flexibility, providers and partnerships) Care for the elderly (flexibility, providers, and …
… 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 …
… gaps persist in the labour market and distribution of care responsibilities. Women remain the main carers for … working lives are more likely to be affected by the care needs of dependants. This is evident in their higher take-up of parental leave and part-time working, and higher inactivity rates. The …
… working arrangements, provision of childcare, temporary leave as well as supporting the return to work. Here, it should also be noted that provision of care not only includes childcare, but also care for the elderly and for disabled persons. The …