8 Amendments of Tom VANDENKENDELAERE related to 2017/0085(COD)
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The current Union legal framework provides limited incentives for men to assume an equal share of caring responsibilities. Lack of paid paternity and parental leave in many Member States contributes to the low take-up of such leave by fathers. The imbalance in the design of work-life balance policies between women and men reinforces gender differences between work and care. Conversely, use of work-life balance arrangements by fathers, such as leave or flexible working arrangements, has been shown to have a positive impact in reducing the relative amount of unpaid family work undertaken by women and leaving them more time for paid employment. However, accessible and affordable childcare facilities are also crucial for the career prospects of young parents, especially women.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) "paternity leave" means paid leave from work for fathers or an equivalent second parent as defined in national law to be taken on the occasion of the birth or adoption of a child;
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “parental leave” means paid leave from work on the grounds of the birth or adoption of a child to take care of that child;
Amendment 620 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6