Parents@Work
The European Commission’s project Parents@Work focuses on work-life balance best practice as well as recognises discriminatory practices in the workplace. The project aims to improve the […]
The European Commission’s project Parents@Work focuses on work-life balance best practice as well as recognises discriminatory practices in the workplace. The project aims to improve the protection against discrimination of pregnant workers and those who have family obligations.
Topics
- Discrimination
- Work-life balance
- Pregnancy
- Being a parent
- Being a father
The project has three main goals:
- the exchange and dissemination of good practices of work-life balance;
- informing employers and employees of their rights and obligations;
- training and informing labour inspectors about the legal rights of parents at work.
Compiled materials
For employers:
The leaflet, “Good to know. The guide to employers“ and the presentation, “Caring employer“ provides an overview of the rights of parents and workers that must be taken into account in the workplace.
A selection of measures used in Estonian enterprises – “Good practices of balancing work and family life“. Promoting work-life balance for pregnant employees and working parents. A guide to collecting good practices.
A guide for a supportive work environment that improves the regulation of work organisation.
For employees:
A leaflet – “Parent, know your rights“.
Promoting work-life balance for pregnant employees and working parents. A guide to collecting good practices.
Project partners
Belgium: Institute voor de gelijkheid van vrouw en mannen (IGVM-IEFH)
Estonia: Commissioner for Gender Equality and Equal Treatment (SVV)
Bulgaria: Komiya za Zashtita ot Discriminates (CPD)
Portugal: Commissar para Igualdade no Tabaha e no Emprego (CITE)
Project duration: 01 September 2019 – 31 August 2021.
The project is funded by the EU Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (2014-2020).
