Leave policy changes: April 2023 quick overview of larger policy changes in the included countries we distinguish where a policy has newly been introducedor where a

Regarding the reforms of existing policies, we distinguish three types of change: if a change can be quantified, such as an increase in the replacement rate of a leave benefit or a reduction of leave duration, we classify it as either expansion ( ) or cutback ( ). [...] Which types of changes have been reported in the 2022 Review of Leave Policies? Please note that these are only policy changes enacted in the year up to April 2022 (whereas there are often significant policy changes close to be enacted or enacted later that year)?83 In this 2023 edition of the leave review, 50 countries are included. [...] This included the introduction of new leaves, such as a pregnancy leave in Finland, and a two-week adoption leave in Switzerland. [...] 68 Overview of leave policy changes in 2022/23 Maternity leave Paternity leave Parental leave Other statutory leave measures Argentina Australia o more flexibility Austria o no deduction of o amount of additional o amount of Family childcare benefit earnings Bonus Plus Belgium ✓ Four-day working week Bosnia and o Maternity allowance in Herzegovina FBiH Brazil o extension shared between mother and. [...] Converted into ✓new scheme o change in earmarked ✓ flexible working pregnancy, maternity and leave with more weeks arrangements for into parental leave for father; more carers flexibility for LGBT+ families Estonia ✓ Right to request flexible working 70 Maternity leave Paternity leave Parental leave Other statutory leave measures Finland85 x x ✓ new scheme ✓ Pregnancy leave o Cash-for-care benefit.