Support of Flexible Work

Abstract

Women would be more likely to return to the labour market sooner if they could better balance work and caregiving responsibilities. While several measures have been approved or are in development under the Labor Code, they remain underutilized. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, yet many employers may still hesitate, fearing a lack of oversight or increased organizational complexity with alternative work arrangements such as job sharing. A much broader implementation of existing legislative measures is needed, particularly to support highly skilled parents in effectively combining their professional and family responsibilities.