Publication date: 30.05.2024
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Childcare leave up to the age of 3: everything you need to know
Parental leave before the child reaches the age of three is an important period in the life of every family. This leave allows parents or guardians to provide adequate care for the child in the first years of its life. In this article, we will consider the main aspects of the registration and use of this vacation in Ukraine.
Who is entitled to leave?
The following have the right to take care of a child under 3 years of age:
One of the parents (mother or father).
Guardian.
Other relatives who actually take care of the child, provided that the parents are working.
Duration of vacation
Child care leave is granted until the child reaches the age of three. If the child needs additional care for medical reasons, the leave can be extended up to 6 years based on a medical opinion.
Registration of leave
1. Preparation of necessary documents
To apply for parental leave, you must prepare the following documents:
Leave application.
Child's birth certificate (copy).
Medical certificate (if it concerns the extension of leave up to 6 years).
2. Submitting an application for leave
An application for leave should be submitted to the personnel department or directly to the head of the enterprise where you work. In the application, it is necessary to indicate the type of leave and the desired date of its start.
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3.Consideration of the application and issuance of the order
After the application is submitted, the personnel department or the manager reviews it and issues an order to grant leave. The order specifies the reasons for the leave and its duration
4. Issuance of leave
After issuing the leave order, the employee receives an official confirmation of the leave and can use his right to care for the child.
Return to work
At the end of the vacation, the employee has the right to return to his position. For this, it is necessary to submit an application for leaving work. If necessary, the employee can extend the leave (for example, up to 6 years for medical reasons) by submitting the relevant documents and application.
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