Short-term Care Leave: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to take time off to care for sick family members while receiving a portion of your salary.
Short-term Care Leave allows employees to take time away from work to provide essential care to sick family members.
Who it's for
This scheme is for employees who need to provide necessary care to family members who are unwell.
What you get
You can take leave for a total amount of time equal to twice your weekly working hours each year. During this time, you will receive 70% of your pay.
What it costs you
There is no direct financial cost to apply, but you are required to inform your employer about your need for leave in advance.
The catch to know
The leave is strictly for "necessary" care. Because of this, your employer has the right to ask you to provide proof that the care is indeed required.
How to apply
- Confirm that the care you are providing meets the requirement of being necessary.
- Speak with your employer as early as possible to notify them of your intent to take leave.
- Provide any requested documentation to your employer to verify the need for care.