Today, an employee has the right to take the child’s first sick day off, if it is covered by the collective agreement. Usually, that is not enough, as few children get better in 24 hours and parents have to find alternative care. Especially for internationals, who don’t have relatives or grandparents to rely on, it is even more difficult. Some companies have understood the plight of parents and decided to introduce “an unlimited number of days parents can take while their children are sick.”
- There is political pressure to adopt laws similar to those in Norway (where you can get up to 10 days per year for children under 12) or in Sweden (where you can get up to 60 days per year for children under 12, at 80% of your pay).Â
