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Definition of parental leave

Leave granted to either parent in order to care for a child. 

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  • Eligibility for parental leave in EU Member States

    … men are most disadvantaged and most often left out of the parental-leave schemes. In the light of the directive on work–life balance for parents and carers, parental-leave policies are becoming increasingly more …

  • Parental-leave policies

    … Parental-leave conditions may help or hinder gender equality The … 2010). In this context, entitlements to job-protected leave after childbirth have become important policy measures … the most common being maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave and leave to care for children who are ill …

  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Germany?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … Elternzeit and Elterngeldgesetz. The Elternzeit is the parental protection, and Elterngeldgesetz stands for paid …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in France?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … in all EU Member States and in France it is called Congé parental. The policy design and eligibility rules vary across …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Luxembourg?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … all EU Member States and in Luxembourg it is called Congé parental. The policy design and eligibility rules vary across …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Belgium?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … States and in Belgium it is called Ouderschapsverlof/Congé parental. The policy design and eligibility rules vary across …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Portugal?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … all EU Member States and in Portugal it is called Licença parental complementar. The policy design and eligibility …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Romania?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … all EU Member States and in Romania it is called Concediul parental/pentru cresterea copilului. The policy design and …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Malta?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Austria?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Cyprus?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Czechia?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Denmark?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Estonia?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Finland?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Italy?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in the Netherlands?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Greece?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Spain?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … EU and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment
  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Croatia?

    … Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their … and not all women and men in the EU are eligible for parental leave. Read more Factsheet: Who is eligible for …

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    • Employment

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