Estonia offers some of the most extensive and well-compensated parental support policies in the world, including the longest fully paid maternity leave.Work-life balance, particularly in relation to parents, features prominently in public debates. The country subscribes to a vision that a healthy and thriving population begins with individuals having freedom to balance their careers, hobbies and families, and it supports this actively with legislation.
Publisher : UN Women | 2020 | Region : Europe and Central Asia