The Government should seriously consider legislating eldercare
leave for workers, Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob has again
said.
This would help especially those who are struggling to look after
both their children and elderly parents and would also signal the
Government's support for families.
Speaking at a conference on Wednesday to discuss ageing issues,
Madam Halimah said: "I would like to make this call again and I
hope that the Government will seriously consider legislating
eldercare leave. Even if it's only for a few days, it will provide
great relief and is a strong signal that the Government supports
families in their effort to care for their elderly at home."
Madam Halimah first called for eldercare leave to be made
compulsory last year after receiving feedback from caregivers who
said they did not have enough leave to provide the care that their
elderly parents needed.
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