The Transposition of the Work-Life Balance Directive in EU Member States: A long way ahead

Abstract

The Work-Life Balance Directive, which should have been transposed in Member States by 2 August 2022, has been a milestone in EU legislation concerning the reconciliation of work and family life. It aims to improve the situation of women in the labour market by creating better work-life balance measures and promoting a better sharing of caring responsibilities between women and men. This report written by Miguel de la Corte-Rodríguez assesses the implementation of the Directive in the EU Member States and the gaps remaining in national systems.