| Abstract [eng] |
The legal status of employees raising children and the guarantees related to it represent a significant area of labour law research, revealing different national approaches to employee protection. This master’s thesis analyses the legal regulation of employee benefits for workers raising children in Lithuania and Sweden. By examining national legislation, academic sources, and documents of the European Union and international law, the aim is to identify the legal content and challenges of protection for employees with family responsibilities in different legal systems. The thesis focuses not only on the content of national legal acts but also on their interaction with EU directives and international legal standards. The study identifies the categories of employees entitled to benefits and analyses the criteria for granting these benefits. A significant part of the thesis is devoted to the analysis of the meaning of such benefits – their social, economic, and political importance, as well as their impact on employee well-being, work-life balance, and gender equality. In order to reveal the core issues of the topic, the thesis examines the stages of the employment relationship – from the conclusion to the termination of an employment contract – and evaluates how employee rights are ensured throughout. Based on the benefits established in the Labour Code of the Republic of Lithuania, the thesis analyses protection against discrimination, the obligation to provide information, leave entitlements, additional rest days, flexible working conditions, and other aspects related to work organisation for employees raising children. The thesis also includes linguistic analysis of legal norms and judicial practice, which helps to assess the practical application of such benefits. The structure of the work is designed to highlight not only the current legal framework but also the key systemic differences between the analysed countries. |
