Parental, Caregiving & Special Leave

Overview of statutory parental and caregiving leave plus company-defined special leave types, and how to manage them in WorkVell.

【Statutory leave types & durations】

· Maternity leave: 6 weeks before and 8 weeks after birth

· Childcare leave: until the child turns 1 (up to 2) — available to both parents

· Caregiving leave: up to 93 days per family member requiring care

【Submitting in WorkVell】

Leave Request → select leave type (e.g., "Childcare Leave") → enter start/expected end date → attach documentation → HR admin approval

【What admins can do】

· Track social insurance premium exemption periods

· Manage contact info and planned return dates for employees on leave

· Export parental leave uptake reports for compliance

【Custom special leave】

Add company-specific types (bereavement, refresh leave, etc.) via leave type settings — see #ATT-017.

Example

Male employee takes 2-week paternity leave → qualifies for social insurance exemption, HR admin assists with filing

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