Parental leave
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.
Men should get lactation leave: Expert
Men should be allowed to have at least a one-hour lactation break, a social security expert from Türkiye's Social Security Institution (SGK) has suggested, making a presentation on the equality of opportunity for women and men at the parliament.
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Bulgarians Leave the Family Home at the Oldest Age - Top 5 in EU
Bulgaria is one of the countries in the EU where young people leave the family nest at the oldest age (30.3 years). This is indicated by current Eurostat data. Bulgaria also has one of the biggest differences between the sexes after Romania (a difference of 3.5 years), with men leaving their parents at 32.0 years and women at 28.5 years.
Number of Newborn Babies in Japan hits record Low in 2021 as Demographic Crisis Grows
Japan logged a record low number of newborn babies in 2021, as the nation's demographic crisis intensifies, the government said in a report on Friday.
Fathers in Bulgaria will be entitled to two months Paid Leave
Fathers in Bulgaria will now be entitled to paid leave of two months until the child reaches the age of 8 - this is provided by changes in the Labor Code, which are published for public discussion on the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The leave will be used all at once or in parts. Adoptive parents will have the same right to two months' leave.
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!
Children's hospital has stopped surgeries due to lack of staff
The Penteli Children's Hospital in northeastern Athens has been forced to stop all surgeries due to a lack of staff, according to POEDIN, the union representing Greek hospital workers.
Of its four anesthetists, the hospital currently has only two, as one is on maternity leave and another on educational leave, the union said, noting that the absent staff have not been replaced.
More and More Men in Bulgaria Take Paternity Leave
More and more men are taking paternity leave, according to an analysis by the National Social Security Institute, reports Mediapool.
Their number has increased by about 20% over the period from 2014 to 2017 and the latest figures are over 21,000.
Costs for pregnancy and childbirth benefits increased by nearly 28% over the same period. The total amount reaches BGN 368 million.
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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.