Parliament and Council agree on measures to reconcile career and private life - Hoofdinhoud

Employment Committee negotiators struck a deal with EU ministers on 24.01. on paternity leave and non-transferable parental leave to boost women’s chances in the labour market. The agreement sets minimum requirements for member states, in a bid to boost women’s representation in the workplace and strengthen the role of a father or an equivalent second parent in the family. This would benefit children and family life, whilst reflecting societal changes more accurately, and promoting gender equality. Highlights of the agreement:

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  Ten working days paternity leave paid at not less than the level of sick pay
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  Two months of non-transferable paid parental leave
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  Five days of annual carers' leave
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  Flexible working patterns, including remote working

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  Further information
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  Procedure file