Editing Flextime (section)

== The European Commission ==
In 2017, the [[European Commission]] proposed a directive on work–life balance which includes the extension of the right to request flexible working arrangements (reduced working hours, flexible working hours and flexibility in place of work) to all working parents of children up to 12 and careers with dependent relatives. It also includes non-legislative measures, ensuring protection against discrimination and dismissal for parents (including pregnant women and workers coming back from a leave) and careers, the directive also encourages a gender-balanced use of family-related leaves and flexible working arrangements.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1311&langId=en | title=Work–life balance - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion - European Commission}}</ref> The proposal was approved as Directive (EU) 2019/1158.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1158/oj |title=Directive (EU) 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on work-life balance for parents and carers and repealing Council Directive 2010/18/EU |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2019-07-12 |website=EUR-Lex |access-date=2024-05-10}}</ref>