When an employee is absent from work to provide urgent and necessary care for a child in the event of illness or an accident, the absence may be considered justified, provided that the legal requirements are met.
As a general rule, these absences are not paid by the employer. However, the employee may be entitled to the Childcare Allowance, paid by Social Security from the first day of absence, provided that the applicable conditions are met.
An employee may take up to 30 days per year to care for a child under the age of 12, or with no age limit in the case of a child with a disability or chronic illness. For children over the age of 12, the limit is generally 15 days per year, with one additional day for each child beyond the first.
For companies, it is essential to ensure that the absence is properly justified and that payroll processing and any required communications are handled correctly.
Aldeia Fiscal supports companies with the registration of these absences, payroll processing and compliance with the relevant administrative obligations.
Contact us so we can assess each situation correctly within your company.
