Parental Leave
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Revised Framework Agreement on parental leave agreed by EU social partners now a Directive
The European Social Partners have agreed a revised framework agreement on parental leave. The main changes are an increase from 3 to 4 months, the extra month being non-transferable between parents; and the right to request flexible working arrangements upon return from leave. All matters regarding income in relation to this agreement are for consideration and determination by Member States and/or social partners according to national law, collective agreements and/or practice.
The framework agreement hasnow been tranposed into a Directive and published in the Official Journal. The reference number of the Directive is 2010/18/EU. Deadline for implementation is 8 March 2012. The English version is available here. Congress will be actively pursuing transposition of this Directive into Irish law and will be working closely with ETUC who are coordinating efforts across the EU in this regard. An ETUC Interpretation Guide for new Directive is available here.
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