… at least 4 months’ leave after the birth or adoption of a child (previously up to 3 months). At least 1 of the 4 months … to take the leave. The Directive also provides for better protection against discrimination and a smoother return to … based on the International Labour Organisation’s maternity protection convention of 2000. The Maternity Leave Directive …
… from being in education to having a job, and from being a child to being responsible for their own children. Across the … forms of work organisation, as well as promoting child-friendly policies’. While respecting Member States’ … for a range of issues including child welfare and protection, youth justice, the National Children’s Strategy, …