Transcription of PF2.1. Parental leave systems - OECD
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PF2.1. Parental leave systems - OECD
OECD Family database OECD - Social Policy Division - Directorate of Employment, Labour and Social Affairs 1 Updated: 15-03-17 : Key characteristics of Parental leave systems Definitions and methodology This indicator provides an overview of Parental leave systems across OECD and EU countries. Parental leave systems are diverse and individual systems do not always fit neatly into classifications suitable for international comparison. That said, four general types of Parental leave are identifiable: Maternity leave (or pregnancy leave ): employment-protected leave of absence for employed women at around the time of childbirth, or adoption in some countries. The ILO convention on maternity leave stipulates the period of leave to be at least 14 weeks.
On average across OECD countries, mothers are entitled to just over 18 weeks of paid maternity leave around childbirth (Table PF2.1.A and Chart PF2.1.A). In line with both the ILO convention on maternity leave and the current EU directive on maternity leave, almost all OECD countries provide mothers with at
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