Does the law require parental leave for parents?

  • More than 4 months
  • 4 months
  • Less than 4 months
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2022 in 135 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2022, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 76 countries have no provision for parental leave. 
  • 3 countries provide less than 4 months of parental leave. 
  • 7 countries limit parental leave to 4 months. 

https://labourrightsindex.org/heatmap-2022/2022-the-index-in-text-explanation/family-responsibilities