The approach of EU labour law in redressing the problems of working parents and carers
Journal
Stanovništvo, Vol. 61 No. 2 (2023): Demographic change, labour rights and social security: Challenges, choices and opportunities
Date Issued
2023-12-15
Author(s)
Ristovski Aleksandar
Kalamatiev Todor
Abstract
The conflict between employment and family responsibilities,
that is, private life in general, is regarded as one of
the most pressing concerns of labour law over an extended
period. In the context of increasing participation of women
in labour markets, ageing of the population and changes
in the archetypal forms of employment relationships and
families, the issue of reconciling work with family life, i.e.
maintaining the work-life balance, affects all social actors:
workers, employers and governments. In light of this, the
paper first analyses the EU policies and legislative measures
related to the special protection of women in relation
to pregnancy and maternity, including the right to maternity
leave. Additionally, it addresses the special rights of
working parents, including the right to parental leave for
both men and women workers. Finally, the paper looks at
the most recent EU Directive on Work-Life Balance of 2019,
providing a critical review of both the newly introduced
rights in the Directive, such as paternity and carers’ leave,
and the already established rights of parental leave and
flexible working arrangements.
that is, private life in general, is regarded as one of
the most pressing concerns of labour law over an extended
period. In the context of increasing participation of women
in labour markets, ageing of the population and changes
in the archetypal forms of employment relationships and
families, the issue of reconciling work with family life, i.e.
maintaining the work-life balance, affects all social actors:
workers, employers and governments. In light of this, the
paper first analyses the EU policies and legislative measures
related to the special protection of women in relation
to pregnancy and maternity, including the right to maternity
leave. Additionally, it addresses the special rights of
working parents, including the right to parental leave for
both men and women workers. Finally, the paper looks at
the most recent EU Directive on Work-Life Balance of 2019,
providing a critical review of both the newly introduced
rights in the Directive, such as paternity and carers’ leave,
and the already established rights of parental leave and
flexible working arrangements.
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