What is home help in SAP PY-DE - Germany?

SAP Term: home help

• Component: PY-DE

• Component Name: Germany

• Description: A person who does housework and, if required, looks after children. This person helps with the daily routine at home. The health insurance fund assists with the costs for home help if you have to go to hospital or a health spa, or if you cannot do household chores due to pregnancy complications or a serious illness.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Home help is a component of the SAP PY-DE Germany module. It is a feature that allows employees to receive financial assistance for home care services, such as childcare, elderly care, and home maintenance. This assistance is provided in the form of a tax-free allowance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the home help component, employers must first register with the German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit). Once registered, employers can then set up a home help allowance for their employees. Employees can then submit their applications for the allowance and receive the funds directly from their employer. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that the home help allowance is only available to employees who are registered with the German Federal Employment Agency. Additionally, employers must ensure that they are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations when setting up and administering the allowance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the home help component of SAP PY-DE Germany, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, employers should consult with their legal advisors to ensure that they are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations when setting up and administering the allowance.