New care leave regulation in 2023

** In April 2023, a new caregiving leave was introduced. In this article, we present the rules for the new type of leave and a model application for care leave.**.

1. What is care leave?
2. How long does caregiving leave last?
3. Purpose of care leave
4. How to apply for caregiving leave?
5. Caregiving leave application template
6. Deadline for submission of caregiving leave applications
7. What should a care leave application contain?
8. FAQ
   1. Does care leave count as part of the period of employment on which an employee's rights depend?
   2. Can care leave be taken for a partner/partner?
9. Does unused care leave carry over to the following year?

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What is care leave?

Caregiving leave allows an employee to get extra days off to care for or assist a family member or unrelated person with whom the employee lives.

How long does caregiving leave last?

An employee is entitled to a care leave of 5 days per calendar year.

Purpose of care leave

Caregiving leave is intended to provide personal care or support to a member of the employee's family (e.g., son, daughter, mother, father or spouse) or a person living with the employee, even if the employee is not formally related or associated with that person.

How to apply for caregiving leave?

An application for care leave can be submitted on paper or electronically (e.g., through the company's system or e-mail).

Caregiving leave application template

Caregiving leave application template is available here:

Printable caregiving leave application template - PDF.

Caregiving leave request template for printing - text document.

Deadline for submission of caregiving leave applications

The application for care leave should be submitted no later than the day before the start of the leave.

What should a care leave application contain?

The application for care leave should include:

• details of the person the employee wants to care for,
• the reason for the need for care, and the degree of relationship or residential address of this person (if it concerns a household member to whom the employee is not related)
• standard information about the employee and the period of leave.

FAQ

Does care leave count as part of the period of employment on which an employee's rights depend?

Yes.

Can care leave be taken for a partner/partner?

Yes, caregiving leave can be taken for a person who is not formally a family member, but together with the employee forms a household.

Does unused care leave carry over to the following year?

No, caregiving leave does not carry over to the next calendar year, and is entitled to 5 days per year.

*Note: The information contained in the article is for informational purposes only. If you need legal or accounting advice, consult your lawyer or accounting firm.