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parental leave  

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  • Parental leave is defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as “leave granted to fathers and mothers during a period after the termination of maternity leave to enable parents in employment to look after their newborn child for a certain time, whilst giving them some degree of security in respect of employment, social security and remuneration. Parental leave is also granted to adoptive parents.” This definition states the co-responsibility of parents, both natural and adoptive. [Source: Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World The Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World; Parental Leave]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-WVP22MSN-2

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