The likelihood and timing of mothers’ return to work and child care arrangements after parental leave, revisited

Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202600700003
Description: This study examines the likelihood of mothers returning to work following parental leave as well as the child care arrangements among mothers who worked before the birth of their child, with a particular focus on recent policy changes. It draws on data from the Employment Insurance Coverage Survey (EICS), spanning from 2020 to 2023.
Issue Number: 2026007
Author(s): Choi, Youjin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/36280001202600700003-eng
Main Product: Economic and Social Reports
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