- Periodically, my vab socket has doubled.
Some times of the year were more intense than others, especially in the spring when recommendations and restrictions were introduced, he tells SVT News.
At Försäkringskassan, the family economics spokesperson Niklas Löfgren sees a connection between more vab days and the corona pandemic.
Higher level of caution
- Then we do not know if it is because the children are sicker or if the level of tolerance has changed in the preschools.
There are indications of a higher level of caution in society, he says.
Jonas Karlsson in Landskrona agrees.
- I think that the preschools were unsure of how the rules would be applied and perhaps been extra careful.
This is, of course, a major concern for pre-school principals, who must take into account both the staff and the children who are present.
How is it then financially, when the VAB allowance is lower than the earned income?
- It is clear that it affects.
But we are two in the household and do not sit on the edge of the pot.
I'm more worried about single people who can not go to work.
They may work in smaller companies, and then both they and the companies are exposed.
"Worst for the hourly substitutes"
Jonas Karlsson believes that hourly temporary workers are particularly affected, especially the single people.
- They may not be called in the week they have the children, because then there is a risk that they will have to stay at home.
Jonas Karlsson thinks that the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus is still great, not only in childcare.
- Of course we have to take the virus seriously.
But when it comes to those who visit malls and go to the pub, I wonder how they think.