Salaried employees of the TU Braunschweig who care for a relative who is demonstrably in need of care and support
... may be absent from work for up to 10 working days in acute cases. The employer must be informed immediately - preferably in writing - of the expected duration of the absence. At the employer's request, a medical certificate confirming the close relative's need for care must be submitted. During this temporary leave, the employee is entitled to a wage replacement benefit of 90% of the net wage lost. This care support allowance can be applied for from the care insurance of the close relative in need of care (§ 2 PflegeZG as well as § 44a paragraph 3 of the Eleventh Book of the Social Code). During this time there is special protection against dismissal § 5 PflegeZG).
... are entitled to caregiver leave and may take up to six months' leave in whole or in part, waiving continued payment of remuneration. If the person in need of care is not a minor relative, the care must be provided in a domestic environment. The expected time off for care must be announced in writing at least ten working days in advance, stating the period and extent of the time off. The need for care of the close relative must be proven by a certificate (§3 PflegeZG). During this time, there is special protection against dismissal (§ 5 PflegeZG) and entitlement to an interest-free loan (§ 3 FPfZG).
... can reduce their working hours to at least 15 hours per week for up to 24 months in order to care for people close to them in their home environment (family care leave). In the case of minors in need of care, care outside the home is also permitted (§ 2 FPfZG).
... are entitled to three months' leave of absence in whole or in part, even if the care of the relative in need of care takes place outside the home (e.g. in a hospice), provided that the person in need of care is demonstrably in his or her final phase of life (§ 3 PflegeZG).
... may reduce their working hours on request and work part-time, provided that urgent official matters do not prevent this (§11 para. 1 sentence 1 b) TV-L, as well as §3 PflegeZG).
... have the option of applying for alternating teleworking if their work is suitable (service agreement no. 31 in accordance with §§78 and 81 NPersVG).
Contact persons:
If you have any questions, please contact the person responsible in the Human Resources Department or your superior: www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/abt12
Links:
Nursing Leave Act
Family Care Leave Act
