{"id":16872,"date":"2025-05-05T11:30:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T09:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familienservice.uni-mainz.de\/?page_id=16872"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:48:10","slug":"arbeiten-mit-pflegeverantwortung","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.familienservice.uni-mainz.de\/en\/arbeiten-mit-pflegeverantwortung\/","title":{"rendered":"Working with Caregiving Responsibilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n \n<\/jgu-base-anchornavigation>\n

Caring for dependent relatives alongside your job can become a major emotional and organizational challenge. That’s why we, as the central point of contact at your university, are here to support you. Please note that only the Human Resources Department<\/a> can provide legally binding information on your individual contractual and employment law questions. However, we are happy to offer you advice and assistance. <\/p>\n\n

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If an acute care situation arises for close relatives (i.e., the need for care must occur suddenly or there must be a sudden significant deterioration), you can take up to 10 days off to organize care. You can apply for kurzzeitige Arbeitsverhinderung (short-term work prevention) without notice period through your responsible administrator in the Human Resources Department<\/a>. During the kurzzeitige Arbeitsverhinderung (short-term work prevention), you will not be paid wages, but you can apply for Pflegeunterst\u00fctzungsgeld (Care Support Allowance)<\/a> (max. 90% of net earnings) from the care insurance fund of the person in need of care for this period. <\/p>\n\n

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You can find all current information on the topic of (Familien-)Pflegezeit ((family) care leave) in the brochure “Bessere Vereinbarkeit von Familie, Pflege und Beruf<\/a>” from the BMFSFJ. All leave options listed here can be combined, but you can take a total of up to 24 months<\/strong> of leave. You will not receive wages for the duration of your care-related leave, but there is the possibility of applying for an interest-free loan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

Pflegezeit (Care Leave)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

As part of Pflegezeit (care leave), if you take on the care of close relatives with at least Pflegegrad (care level) 1, you can take full or partial leave from work for up to six months<\/strong>. The care must take place in a home environment. You can only take Pflegezeit (care leave) once for the same relative, however, it is possible for multiple employees (e.g., siblings) to apply for Pflegezeit (care leave) to care for the same person. You must apply<\/strong> for Pflegezeit (care leave) at least 10 days<\/strong> in advance through your responsible administrator in the Human Resources Department<\/a>. If you wish to continue working part-time during the Pflegezeit (care leave), this is possible without a minimum working time. <\/p>\n\n

Familienpflegezeit (Family Care Leave)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Under the Family Care Leave Act, if you assume care for close relatives with at least care level 1, you can be partially released from work for up to two years<\/strong>, while you must maintain a minimum weekly working time of 15 hours. For this, care must take place in a home environment. For the same relative, you can only claim care leave once; however, it is possible for several employees (e.g., siblings) to apply for care leave to care for the same person. You must apply for<\/strong> the care leave at least eight weeks<\/strong> in advance with your responsible administrative office in the Human Resources Department<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

Care for Minor Dependent Relatives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

For the care of close relatives who are minors and in need of care with at least care level 1, you can take up to two years<\/strong> off work, either completely or partially. Unlike Familienpflegezeit (family care time), the care does not have to take place in a home environment. You must apply<\/strong> for care leave at least eight weeks<\/strong> in advance with your responsible case worker in the Human Resources Department<\/a>. If you wish to continue working part-time during the care leave, this is possible, but your weekly working hours must be at least 15 hours. <\/p>\n\n

Unlike Familienpflegezeit (family care leave), the care does not have to take place in a home environment. <\/p>\n\n

Begleitung in der letzten Lebensphase (End-of-Life Care)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

If a close relative of yours is in the final phase of life, meaning a cure for a progressive illness is ruled out and life expectancy is only weeks or a few months, you can take full or partial leave to accompany your relative in the final phase of life for up to three months<\/strong>. The care does not have to take place in a home environment. You must notify<\/strong> your responsible administrator in the Human Resources Department<\/a> about the Begleitung in der letzten Lebensphase (end-of-life care) at least 10 days<\/strong> in advance. This leave option does not require the person close to you to have a Pflegegrad (care level). If you wish to continue working part-time during the Begleitung in der letzten Lebensphase (end-of-life care), this is possible to the extent you desire. <\/p>\n\n

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Severe Illness of a Relative in the Same Household<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

If a relative in your household becomes severely ill, you are entitled to one working day per calendar year<\/strong> of paid leave.<\/p>\n\n

Severe Illness of a Child Under 12 Years Old<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

If you are not entitled to child sickness benefits (\u00a7 45 SGB V<\/a>), you can be granted up to four working days per calendar year<\/strong> of paid leave. Please refer to the guideline \u201cErkrankung Kind<\/a>\u201d from the Leave Management (PA 5) of the Human Resources Department. <\/p>\n\n

Severe Illness of a Caregiver for a Child in Need of Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

If one of your child’s caregivers becomes severely ill and therefore cannot provide care for your permanently care-dependent child, you can be granted up to four working days per calendar year<\/strong> of paid leave.<\/p>\n\n

Death in the Family<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In the event of the death of a child, spouse, life partner, or parent, you are entitled to two days<\/strong> of paid leave according to \u00a7 29 TV-L or the Leave Ordinance. <\/p>\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-alertbox>\n

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Civil Servants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

It is possible to work part-time for family reasons. Please note the information provided by the Department of Human Resources<\/a> as well as the corresponding information sheet from the Ministry of the Interior and Sports of Rhineland-Palatinate.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Employees Covered by Collective Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

If you have been employed at JGU for at least six months, you are generally entitled to a temporary reduction in your working hours. An unlimited reduction in working hours may also be possible after prior consultation with your superiors. Requests for reduced working hours<\/a> should be submitted to your responsible administrator in the Department of Human Resources <\/a>at least three months in advance. You can also obtain all further information there. <\/p>\n\n

In addition, you are also entitled to a reduction in working hours if you care for or look after a dependent relative (proof required). Here, a time limit of up to 5 years is possible. <\/p>\n\n

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JGU offers its employees the opportunity for homeoffice. <\/p>\n\n

Short-term homeoffice<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n