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Work-Life Balance Directive In force since 2 August 2022

Directive (EU) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers
32019L1158 · official text on EUR-Lex

Articles

• Article 1 — Subject matter
• Article 2 — Scope
• Article 3 — Definitions
• Article 4 — Paternity leave
• Article 5 — Parental leave
• Article 6 — Carers' leave
• Article 7 — Time off from work on grounds of force majeure
• Article 8 — Payment or allowance
• Article 9 — Flexible working arrangements
• Article 10 — Employment rights
• Article 11 — Discrimination
• Article 12 — Protection from dismissal and burden of proof
• Article 13 — Penalties
• Article 14 — Protection against adverse treatment or consequences
• Article 15 — Equality bodies
• Article 16 — Level of protection
• Article 17 — Dissemination of information
• Article 18 — Reporting and review
• Article 19 — Repeal
• Article 20 — Transposition
• Article 21 — Entry into force
• Article 22 — Addressees