The master’s thesis addresses the return of women to work after maternity leave. It focuses on the key factors that influence women’s decision to return to work and the process of reintegration following maternity leave. The aim of the research was to examine women’s motivations for returning to work, identify the challenges they faced, and detect potential discriminatory practices by employers. The quantitative research, conducted among women who returned to work after maternity leave, was based on an online questionnaire. The findings indicate that the primary motivations for women to return to work are predominantly related to the financial needs of the family, as well as the desire for career growth and socialization. Conversely, the challenges faced by women are largely connected to difficulties in balancing their family and professional responsibilities, as well as to the lack of flexibility from employers. The study also revealed certain forms of discriminatory practices by employers, which hinder the reintegration of women into the labor market after maternity leave. These include reduced responsibilities, negative reactions from employers, and subtle changes in workplace relationships, highlighting the need for improved working conditions for women post-maternity leave.
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