Lobbying on work-life balance legislation

External practice

Duration

1973 legislation.

Partnership

Social partners and government.

Reason it was developed

High levels of work-life balance conflict for teachers.

Activities

The trade union formulated a recommendation for the government on how to improve work-life balance legislation.

Results

In 1973, maternity leave and breastfeeding rights have been regulated through a new legislation. According to the new law, female teachers can have 80 days maternity leave and 1 hour breastfeeding breaks for nursing mothers for 6 months.

Funding

Government.

Links

Cyprus
Northern part of Cyprus
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