Leave
14 oktober 2021

For workers, leave arrangements have a direct impact on quality of life, work-life balance and the overall sustainability of working life.Read more
For workers, leave arrangements have a direct impact on quality of life, work-life balance and the overall sustainability of working life. The main leave entitlements of importance to workers are annual leave, maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave and sick leave, so that the worker can recover from being ill. The European Pillar of Social Right encourages gender-balanced use of family-related leave and flexible working arrangements. Women and men shall have equal access to special leaves of absence in order to fulfil their caring responsibilities towards both children and ageing parents.
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Publications
Eurofound publications come in a variety of formats, including reports, policy briefs, blogs, articles and presentations.
Promoting parental and paternity leave among fathers / Eurofound News, March 2015
News 19 maart 2015Promoting uptake of parental and paternity leave among fathers in the European Union
Publication 25 februari 2015Malta: Heated debate on proposed changes to Employment and Industrial Relations Act
Artikel 19 februari 2015France: Effect of motherhood on employment in the public and private sectors
Artikel 12 december 2014Ongoing work