Special Working Conditions of Women with Regard to the Maternity in the Territory of Slovakia - History vs. Present Times

The study presents historical and legal point of view on the formation of the special legal status of women in the field of labour law and social security law during the 20th century in Slovakia. During this period, special working conditions for women and, in this context, a particular protection of maternity (on grounds of non-discrimination approach, the legislator currently uses the term "parenthood") showed a significant, but (in some respects) cyclic shift. The study refers especially to developing of the scope of maternity leave, protection of job position, arrangement of night work and restrictions and prohibitions of certain works of women, pregnant women and mothers, which are related to the regulations on health and safety at work.