Otcovská poporodní péče v České republice a Švédsku v letech 2018 až 2024

This bachelor thesis compares paternal postnatal care benefits in the Czech Republic and Sweden between 2018 and 2024. It analyses legislative and economic aspects in both countries. The aim of the thesis is to find the main differences and to assess whether the Czech Republic can move closer to the Swedish model in the future, and to make recommendations for the Czech system based on the findings. Although the Czech paternity as of 2018 is undergoing a gradual evolution and increasing the level of father involvement, it remains less flexible compared to Sweden. This is both in terms of the duration of the benefit, the conditions of entitlement and the amount of the benefit. Research results show that the Swedish model offers a longer drawdown period and higher income replacement. At the same time, it offers more flexibility and more support from employers. Although the total number of drawdowns is slightly decreasing due to the falling birth rate, the proportion of Czech fathers using the benefit is still increasing. Based on research, the author recommends the introduction of a longer support period, higher income replacement and compulsory sickness insurance for self-employed workers. At the same time, he suggests increasing public awareness and simplifying the process of applying for the benefit.