Incapacity for work and sickness benefits: what is important to know in 2021?



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When parents take care of preschool and preschool-age children at home

The government recommends that preschool-age children and preschool-age children be admitted to an educational institution only when parents do not have the opportunity to work remotely. If the parents do not reconcile housework and childcare, or if the parents decide not to send the child to an educational establishment, they will be able to take care of the child up to eight years of age at home and receive sickness benefit from the beginning from January. Not only parents or guardians, but also working grandparents will be able to take advantage of this opportunity.

DURATION OF DISABILITY: Initially issued for up to 60 calendar days, but not beyond the end of the quarantine or emergency. If the quarantine and the emergency last longer and the need to care for a child under 8 years old persists, the certificate of incapacity for work is extended.

ILLNESS BENEFIT: 65.94 percent. of wages “on paper”.

When beginners learn remotely

At the end of winter break, primary education will continue remotely. Parents can combine working from home and taking care of children or apply for a certificate of incapacity for work, receive sickness benefit and help their children learn.

Childcare sickness benefit may be paid to the child’s working parents, guardians or grandparents.

DURATION OF DISABILITY: Initially issued for up to 60 calendar days, but not beyond the end of the quarantine or emergency. If the quarantine and emergency last longer and distance learning persists, the certificate of incapacity for work is extended.

ILLNESS BENEFIT: 65.94 percent. of wages “on paper”.

When the education of children with disabilities is carried out normally

In special schools, as well as in special classes in general education schools, children with disabilities who study according to basic or secondary education programs will continue to be educated in the usual way: in schools. However, parents who decide not to admit a child with a disability to an educational institution may request a certificate of incapacity for work and receive sickness benefit.

Students in grades 5-12 will be distance learning starting December 9. Children of this age are independent and are not issued a certificate of disability. However, if a child with a disability is studying remotely in these classes, a certificate of incapacity for work can be issued to the parents and a sickness benefit can be awarded for the care of the disabled child.

When the coronavirus is transmitted in the course of a professional activity

When doctors, officials or educators become infected with coronavirus in the course of their occupational health, public safety, public order or education activities, when contact with the sick and those who do not work together is inevitable or necessary, they can receive a 100 % sick leave. sickness benefit up to salary.

DURATION OF DISABILITY: until the person can return to work.

ILLNESS BENEFIT: 77.58 percent. of salary “on paper”

When a regimen restricting the spread of infections is advertised in an educational institution

If an educational institution declares a limiting mode of infection due to the risk of spreading the coronavirus and requires the supervision of a child with a disability up to and including fourth grade or a special education program, working parents, guardians or grandparents may receive a certificate of inability to work. and sickness benefits.

DURATION OF DISABILITY: Until the mode of limiting the spread of infections is revoked. Initially, the certificate of incapacity for work is issued for up to 28 calendar days and can be renewed after 14 calendar days.

ILLNESS BENEFIT: 65.94 percent. of wages “on paper”.

When a child needs to isolate

When a child under the fourth grade inclusive or a child with a disability, if in a general or special education program, is subject to mandatory isolation, then a working parent, guardian, or grandparent may receive sickness benefit for caring for a non-sick child.

ILLNESS BENEFIT: 65.94 percent. of wages “on paper”. It is paid during the mandatory isolation period, but not more than 14 calendar days.

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