08/04/2026
Millal me Eestis sinnamaale jõuame...
Italy has officially recognized caring for a sick pet as a valid reason for paid emergency leave, becoming the first country to do so! 🇮🇹
What the law actually allows:
- Workers can take up to three days of paid emergency leave per year to care for a seriously ill pet.
- A veterinary certificate is required to confirm the need for urgent care.
- The pet must be registered and microchipped.
- The policy builds on the 2017 Cucciola case, where a court ruled that leaving an animal in serious suffering is a criminal offense — meaning owners have a legal responsibility to provide care.