Komparace podpory žen při porodu, v mateřství a při návratu do práce v České republice a Velké Británii v období 2010 - 2022

The thesis focuses on analysing family benefit systems in the Czech Republic and Great Britain. The thesis also compares these systems in terms of cost, solidarity and meritoriousness between 2010-2020. In addition, the work outlines and compares the current form of support for women when returning to work after maternity/parental leave along with the possibility of starting part-time or otherwise flexible working hours. In the Czech Republic, women are entitled to maternity and parental leave up to 4 years of the child’s age. On the other hand, the British system tries to motivate women to return to work as soon as possible after maternity leave, mainly through the absence of paid parental leave. Because of the lack of paid parental leave, the thesis evaluates that the British system is relatively less expensive than the Czech Republic system. Both benefit systems are evaluated in the work as meritorious and supportive of insured persons with low and average incomes. Recommendations for the Czech Republic are primarily aimed at supporting women when returning to work, through an expanded offer of flexible working hours by employers and increased availability of preschool facilities for children provided by the state.