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A new directive on work-life balance
Despite significant progress for some social groups in the area of work-life balance, there has been a general trend of decline since 2011, and progress amongst Member States has been uneven. This proposed directive (complemented with non-legislative measures) should lead to the repeal of the existing Framework Agreement on Parental Leave, made binding by Council Directive 2010/18/EU (the Parental Leave Directive). The new directive contains proposals for paternity, parental and carers' leave. Stakeholders ...
EYE 2016 – Smart workplace: Relativity of space and time
Digital technologies and new labour market demands are transforming the workplace. Smart work organisation solutions include flexible arrangements in working time, the location where work is done and the manner in which tasks are performed. Such workplace innovations entail both advantages and risks. The EU can legislate and issue recommendations in some areas related to working conditions, such as minimum standards of employment. This note has been prepared for the European Youth Event, taking place ...
Work-life balance: Measures to help reconcile work, private and family life
Good work-life balance promotes the well-being of workers and can contribute to achieving other EU policy goals. However currently more than one worker in five expresses dissatisfaction with their personal situation. Acheiving work-life balance can be made easier by family-oriented policies and flexibility in the organisation of work. It has been suggested that 2014 be designated the European Year for Reconciling Work and Family Life.
Social Repercussions of an Opt-Out From the Provisions of the Working Time Directive
The main objective of the present study is to prepare background material and advise Members of the EP Committee on Employment and Social Affairs on a number of social issues related to the European Commission proposed revision of the Working Time Directive concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time. The study provides information based on existing research and available statistical data on the consequences of long working hours on family life and it also analyses the effectiveness ...