Some companies set up a “corona nursing leave” system to prevent infection of family and relatives at 4:47 on May 22.
Some companies have set up a system of nursing leave that can be taken if a family member is infected, in anticipation of the prolongation of the fight against the new coronavirus.
“Nursing leave” is basically a leave that can be taken if a preschooler gets sick or injured, but a venture company in Tokyo Shibuya, which is developing a health management system for companies, last month Has established a "corona nursing leave" system in case an employee's family or relatives become infected with the new coronavirus.
In addition to regular paid leave, employees can take up to 2 weeks of paid leave including weekends and holidays up to 2 weeks apart from the usual paid leave.
It is said that Yusuke Nakano, an executive officer with a sister who has a congenital intractable disease, came up with the idea of what to do when parents who live with her sister are infected.
A 46-year-old male employee with two teenage children said, "I was relieved to have this system because I have no choice but to look after my wife if my wife is infected."
In addition, a 35-year-old female employee said, “I would like to take a break from my work and rush to see if my parents, who live away from me, get infected. I think. "
“ICARE” executive officer Nakano said, “I think that it is possible not only for myself but also for employees with families. As a company, ensuring safety nets dispel employees' anxiety ( I want to create an environment where I can work with peace of mind. "