Maternity, paternity and parental leaves, as well as policies to support breastfeeding in the workplace, such as breastfeeding breaks and rooms, are a fundamental part of comprehensive social protection systems and early childhood development strategies. The study at hand compares current leave...

The present work establishes the main structural characteristics of Cooperatives first grade under the postulates of The Agency Theory. Based in our analysis we conclude a series of structural shortcomings related with agency problems. Moreover, possible solutions to these are proposed.