Maternity and paternity policies
University creates an inclusive environment that supports both mothers and fathers in balancing their professional, academic, and family responsibilities. Comprehensive maternity and paternity policies—including paid leave, flexible working arrangements, and additional benefits—ensure that all parents can fully participate in the university community.
Key Components of the Policy
Paid Parental Leave
Paid parental leave is essential to support parents during significant family transitions, ensuring financial stability and well-being.
Maternity Leave
WIUT provides paid maternity leave for mothers, ensuring sufficient time for recovery and bonding with their newborns without financial burden.
Paternity Leave
Fathers are granted paid paternity leave to support their partners and actively participate in early childcare, fostering shared parenting responsibilities.
Inclusivity in Caregiving
WIUT emphasizes equal support for both parents to strengthen family dynamics and contribute to a balanced academic and professional life.
Flexible Working Arrangements
To help mothers and fathers balance personal and professional responsibilities, the university offers flexible working options, such as:
- Available upon request for pregnant women and parents of children under 14 (or children with disabilities under 16).
- Customizable schedules to accommodate family responsibilities.
These arrangements empower parents to maintain their careers while managing their family obligations effectively.
Supporting Provisions from Collective Agreement
Provision 3: Working Hours and Rest Time
Reduced Working Hours:
Pregnant women, parents of young children, or caregivers of family members are eligible for reduced or part-time working hours upon request.
Teaching staff have a standard reduced workweek of 36 hours, creating flexibility for female academic staff.
Special Arrangements for Caregivers:
Parents of children under 14 or those caring for sick family members are entitled to part-time work options as per labor regulations.
From Collective Agreement: III. Working Hours and Rest Time
Provision 9: Labor Regulations and Additional Benefits for Women and Caregivers
9.1. One of the parents (guardian) of a child under two years of age shall be provided with additional breaks for feeding the child in addition to rest and meal breaks. The duration of each break shall be at least thirty minutes and shall be provided every three hours. If there are two or more children under the age of two, the duration of the break is not less than one hour. Nursing breaks are included in working hours and are paid at the average wage rate.
9.2. At the request of the father or mother (guardian) of a child under the age of two, nursing breaks may be joined to rest and meal breaks or moved to the beginning or end of the working day (shift) with a corresponding reduction, including cumulatively.
9.3. Nursing breaks are only provided if one of the parents is not on parental leave and does not take advantage of such breaks.
The employer is obligated to:
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creating opportunities for the realization of women's right to advanced training and additional education;
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creating equal rights and opportunities for women and men in hiring and promotion;
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commits to eliminating pay inequality between women and men.
From Collective Agreement: IX. SPECIFICS OF LABOR REGULATION AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND GUARANTEES FOR WOMEN AND PERSONS ENGAGED IN FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES
