Have you heard about Law No. 14457 of September 21, 2022? This law, which resulted from the conversion of Provisional Measure No. 1,116 of 2022, establishes the "Emprega + Mulheres Program". The main objective of this program is to increase the presence of women in the job market and ensure that they remain employed.
Challenges for Women in the Labor Market
The participation rate of women in the labor market has risen in recent decades, but with high differentials compared to men in terms of the quality of jobs, the use of time and the remuneration. In addition, women still do most of the housework and look after the children. Law 14.457 of 2022 establishes some strategies for tackling this scenario.
What is Parenthood?
One of the main aspects of this law is support for parenthood. But what does parenting? According to the law, it is the socio-affective maternal, paternal or any other bond that results in the legal assumption of the role of carrying out parental activities. The responsibility for caring for and educating children is equal between the parents and guardians.
How does the law aim to support equal parenting?
The law introduces a number of tools, one of which is the payment of childcare reimbursement for children in early childhood. Another measure is support for flexible working arrangements, such as the chance to work from home for children up to the age of six and people with disabilities, with no age limit.
Conclusion
Law 14.457 of 2022 deals with an important women's rights issue. It seeks to promote gender equity in the labor market and support parenthood with a broad scope. And, in the case of implementing measures, companies need to consider the differences in positions, functions and possibilities that exist within the work environment itself, seeking to ensure that all people potentially covered by the law have access to opportunities to support parenting and maintain work.