Dopad politiky rodičovské dovolené na participaci žen na trhu práce v EU

Parental leave policies are crucial in shaping gender dynamics in the labour market, especially in terms of women's labour market participation. This paper examines the impact of parental leave policies on women's labour market participation in the European Union (EU). By comparing policies from EU member states, the study analyses policy differences and trends. Particular attention is paid to how policy elements such as maternity, paternity and shared parental leave affect women's labour market participation. The paper also examines the role of cultural norms and regional differences, childcare availability and economic context in mediating the effectiveness of these policies. The results of the panel data analysis suggest that while well-designed parental leave policies can promote higher female labour market participation, excessively long leave periods may inadvertently reinforce traditional gender roles and reduce female labour market participation. Within the limitations of the models, it remains unclear how much of a role cultural influences play in the outcomes of the policies.