All employees have the right to unpaid carers’
leave of five (5) working days per year, to provide personal care or support for a
serious medical reason in the following scenarios:
- to a relative
- to a person who lives in the same household as
the worker
Medical proof is to be provided by the employee
that the relative, or person who lives in the same household as the worker and
in relation to whom carers’ leave is requested, is suffering from an illness
and is in need of care and support.
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