Family Care Leave: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to secure your job and receive partial salary replacement while taking time off to care for a family member.
Family Care Leave is a system designed to help employees take necessary time off to look after family members while maintaining their employment and receiving some financial support.
Who it's for
This scheme is available to employees who need to take time away from work to provide care for a family member.
What you get
When you take leave, you receive job protection to ensure your position remains secure. Additionally, you can receive partial salary replacement, covering a portion of your earnings while you are away from your workplace.
What it costs you
To be eligible for this support, you must have been employed by your current employer for at least one year.
The catch to know
There is a limit to how much time you can use; the leave is limited to a total of 93 days per family member.
How to apply
- Confirm your eligibility based on your length of employment.
- Discuss your leave requirements with your employer.
- Follow your company's specific procedures for requesting care leave.