EU proposes longer maternity leave

The European Union was accused today of meddling in maternity policy after MEPs backed an EU-wide extension of maternity leave to 20 weeks, with six weeks on full pay.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2010 - 18:30

The European Union was accused today of meddling in maternity policy after MEPs backed an EU-wide extension of maternity leave to 20 weeks, with six weeks on full pay.

The European Commission has proposed a minimum 18 weeks’ maternity leave, all of it on full pay.

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