Étiquette : parental leave

Paying is caring: working parents and carers entitled to strengthened leaves under new EU Directive

By Angela Broux on Déc 11 ^th 2019décembre 11, 2019 in Employment law

On August 22, the Work-life Balance Directive[i] entered into force.It enhances current EU legislation, by addressing some of the challenges encountered by working parents and carers. It strengthens parental leave and introduces paternity leave and carers’ leave. While a margin of ... Read More

Rights of the workers returning from parental leave

By Laurence Markey on Jan 10 ^th 2018janvier 17, 2018 in Employment law Working time

The right to parental leave in order to reconcile family and professional life is regarded by the European Union has a fundamental social right. It is enshrined in Article 33, §2 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as well as in the Directive 2010/18 of 8 March 2010 ... Read More