Leave to care for a sick child under Swiss law
Winter brings its share of seasonal work incapacities, such as falls from skis, flu and colds, not to mention the upsurge in cases of COVID-19. When the employee has to stay at his sick child's bedside, he is entitled to time-limited leave under certain conditions.
On top of being ill or injured, the employee's child needs to be cared for by the employee. To be entitled to this leave, the employee must meet a number of conditions and provide the employer with certain information.
There is also the question of who is entitled to this leave when both parents work.
Is this leave granted only in the event of a new illness or also in the event of a relapse?
Is there a limit to the number of times an employee can take leave?
The pay for leave to care for a sick child raises sensitive issues.
Leave to care for a sick child should be distinguished from leave to care for a child whose health is seriously impaired.
This article develops the following topics:
- Leave to care for a sick child
- Conditions and duration of leave to care for a sick child
- Extent of leave to care for a sick child
- Leave to care for a child whose health is seriously impaired