Support for Mothers in the Polish Labour Market after a Break Connected with Giving Birth to a Child from the Perspective of Local Government

Abstract

Regardless of the current topics of public debate or political viewpoints, it is indisputable that the demographic situation is one of the most important problems that the country faces. The intensification of the negative trends resulting from an ageing society necessitates the implementation of further family-friendly measures. Although this is predominantly the responsibility of the central government, the significance of the problem means that local governments have a role to play as well. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the present family-friendly policy solutions which aim at improving the situation of women in the labour market. An analysis of the range of currently used measures is the basis for indicating new solutions. It is important that attempts at changing stereotypical attitudes should be continued because women, despite having numerous advantages, often lose out to men beginning at the stage of recruitment. Encouraging employers to employ young mothers is a necessary step in the right direction.