Therefore, Kristina Schröder presented a ‘light’ bill on the reduction of working time to care for a dependent family member (Familienpflegeteilzeit), ratified by the members of the coalition in power (see our dispatch No. 100757). Since the draft doesn’t provide for a statutory obligation, it will take the form of a directive, not a law. When the employer gives his consent, the employee will be allowed to cut working time up to 50% for up to two years. During this time, employees will keep receiving 75% of their salary. To pay the company back. They will keep earning 75% of their salary for two years after returning full time. Businesses are totally free of accepting or refusing. They can also determine the modalities of the Familienpflegeteilzeit via a company agreement negotiated with the WC. To allow small businesses to access this offer, the KfW public bank will grant them zero-interest loans amounting to the wage supplement to pay for two years to avoid cash flow problems. Finally, during the four years of the process, employees will have to get insurance against the risk of changing jobs or disability. The FDP rejoiced with the non-binding character of the measure and of the possibility for small businesses to get financial support. Initially, this measure was planned for businesses with 15+ employees. Even though it isn’t an obligation, the Ministry of Family Affairs is banking on about 100,000 requests a year and €15-20M in financial support.
ss this offer, the KfW public bank will grant them zero-interest loans amounting to the wage supplement to pay for two years to avoid cash flow problems.
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