The government is preparing new privileges for parents: 2 days off to care for a teenager

Until now, only parents of children up to 14 years of age were entitled to two days of fully paid time off for child care. The amendment assumes the extension of this period until the child's 17th birthday.

Importantly, the time off can be divided between the mother and father or used entirely by one of the guardians. You are entitled to it regardless of your length of service or full-time employment - in the case of part-time work, the number of hours off is proportional to your employment.

As experts emphasize, the proposed amendment is the result of a request from the Ombudsman for Children and the Supreme Bar Council. They point out that older children may also require emergency care.

However, not everyone is convinced of this change. Łukasz Kozłowski, chief economist of the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs, points out that the care needs of teenagers are different than those of younger children. Nevertheless, the project has already been submitted for consultation and may soon enter into force.

Let us remind you that two days off to care for a child is an entitlement that does not accumulate from year to year - unused days are lost.