Common use of Long-term carer’s leave Clause in Contracts

Long-term carer’s leave. Source: Paragraph 1.9 of Article 43 of the Collective Agreement for the Dutch Technical Wholesale Sector and Sections 5:9 to 5:14 of the Dutch Work and Care Act. When: If the employee’s partner, child or parent is life-threateningly ill and needs care. The employee is not eligible for this type of leave in case of a chronic illness, unless it is life-threatening. The employee may also apply for long-term carer’s leave if someone in his or her environment is ill or in need of help for a longer period of time, on condition that the care is necessary and that the employee is the only one who can provide this care. How long: Leave may not exceed six times the number of weekly working hours per period of twelve consecutive months. The twelve-month period commences on the first day on which the leave is taken. Salary: No salary will be paid for the hours of leave taken, but salary will be paid for the hours worked, of course.