Dad on (new) parental: Pracuj.pl survey

In 2021, only one in 100 fathers reached parental leave. Nevertheless, according to Pracuj.pl's latest survey "Parental Leave. A New Opening," as many as 85 percent of working parents have a good opinion of the upcoming amendment to the Labor Code. It assumes the introduction of an additional 9-week parental leave for fathers. This change is likely to translate into real support for mothers and relieve them of some of their responsibilities. 

However, the situation is not black and white. 53 percent of working fathers are concerned that their employer would take a bad view of taking such a benefit.

"Changes are to be brought about by an amendment to the Labor Code announced in January. The regulations, which may come into force this quarter, are related to the EU directive on the reconciliation of work and family responsibilities," Agnieszka Bieniak, HR Director at Pracuj Group and mother of Matilda and Melania, said.

(WBJ)