What is 'child care leave' in SAP PY-JP - Japan?

child care leave - Overview

• Component: PY-JP

• Component Name: Japan

• Description: A leave of absence for an employee to care for his or her child less than 12 months old. In exceptional cases, the leave can be extended to 18 months. During the leave period, employees are entitled to child care leave benefits and are exempt from social insurance contributions.

child care leave - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Child care leave is a type of leave available to employees in Japan who are taking care of a child under the age of 6. It is provided by the Japanese government and is regulated by the Employment Insurance Law. Employees are eligible for up to 12 months of leave, with a maximum of 6 months per year. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Employees can apply for child care leave through their employer. The employer will then submit the application to the local labor office, which will review the application and determine whether or not the employee is eligible for the leave. If approved, the employee will receive a notification from the labor office and can begin taking the leave. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Employees should be aware that they may be required to provide proof of their child’s age and relationship to them in order to be eligible for child care leave. Additionally, employees should be aware that they may be required to take a medical examination before being approved for the leave. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Employees should also be aware that they may be eligible for other types of leave in addition to child care leave, such as maternity leave or parental leave. Additionally, employees should be aware that there are certain restrictions on how much time they can take off for child care