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Labor Ministry issues circular on new parental and caregiver leaves
The Greek Labor Ministry has issued a circular regarding new parental and caregiver leaves, which came into effect recently. Fathers' paternity leave has increased from two to 14 days, which can be taken continuously or intermittently until the baby turns one month old. Two of the days can be granted even before the expected due date.
Bulgaria Takes EU Lead as Best Country for Working Women
When it comes to gender equality in the workplace, Scandinavian countries have traditionally led the charge on progressive policies. However, a new study conducted by Reboot Online for International Women's Day has unearthed some surprising new findings!
The case with court epilogue: With RSD 26.000 wage, paying RSD 30.000 to the employer
The lawsuit was instituted for discrimination based on gender and family status.
The EC can Introduce Additional 4 Months of Parental Leave
The idea of introducing an additional 4-month parental leave will be discussed on 15 March during the Bulgarian presidency of the Council of Europe, Nova TV reported. The change could become part of the better work-life balance directive.
Mothers after childbirth to be able to work part-time for six years in Turkey
Women will be able to work part-time for six years after childbirth in most sectors, according to a new regulation.
Women working in the private sector will now be able to work part-time until their children are enrolled in primary school in Turkey. For public sector workers, another regulation will be made by the State Staff Directorate in the near future.
Turkish gov't unveils incentives to encourage procreation
The government has unveiled a new incentive program to encourage working women to have more children, in a bid to avoid the decline of the Turkish population.
Macedonia NGOs Slate Maternity Payment Changes
Planned changes to the system of maternity leave payments, promoted last week by the State Health Insurance Fund, FZOM, called "Speedy Payment of Maternity Leave", will encourage discrimination against women at the workplace, rights activists say.
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