PwC’s Parental Leave Compass

Stay on top of the parental leave rules in the countries where you operate

A key step towards achieving gender equality in the workplace is to support parents in achieving a balance of childcare responsibilities that works for them.

Maternity, paternity and parental leave legislation varies widely around the world, ranging from a simple allowance for mothers only, to gender-neutral models that set aside equal time for both parents. In order to remain compliant across territories and to avoid being caught out by changing legislation, it is crucial to stay on top of what is expected from you as an employer. But why limit yourself to the legal minimum? Get to know the best-practice parental leave models from around the world and you can get inspired to apply a best-in-class global approach to managing parental leave. An approach that will establish you as a market leader and garner recognition from your employees (current and prospective) and boost your progress towards becoming a true equal opportunity employer.

As an executive or HR manager running a business internationally - or planning to operate in other countries - you have much to gain from applying a parental leave approach that helps your talent to achieve their full potential, whatever their gender.

Want to know more about parental leave regulations around the world? Check out our new interactive global Parental Leave Compass.

This compass is a straightforward tool that summarises the most important facts on the parental leave policies in place in countries all over the world. As you will see from the different colours on the map, we have categorised each territory according to the relevant laws in place. Dive deeper and you will find more detailed information on the maternity and paternity leave in a particular country as well as your local PwC specialist.