The Work-life Balance Directive maintains the labour rights of the former Parental Leave Directive 2010, in a similar or a modified form, and introduces new rights. Its main provisions are:
introduces paternity leave of at least 10 days
maintains the right of parents to a minimum four months of parental leave, extending from one to two months the period of non-transferable leave
introduces carers' leave of at least five days per year for workers to provide personal care or support to a relative
extends the right to request flexible working arrangements to parents or carers of children under eight years old
maintains the prohibitions on discrimination of parents