Overview

• Senators voted unanimously on July 8 to pass the legislation ensuring job security for workers with oncological or chronic disabling conditions.
• Employees will retain their positions for up to 24 months, with the first six months paid and up to 18 additional months without pay.
• Self-employed individuals with qualifying illnesses can suspend their activity for up to 300 days under the new provisions.
• Paid leave entitlements for fragile patients rise from 18 to 28 hours per year, and parents gain equal rights to care for sick children.
• The law also prioritizes smart working arrangements upon return and establishes a fund for university graduation awards in memory of oncology patients.