2026 Reduced Working Hours for Childcare Benefit
What is the Reduced Working Hours for Childcare Benefit?
A benefit provided from employment insurance to cover lost wages when a worker reduces their hours to care for a child aged 8 or under.
Key Changes in 2026
- Increased Benefit Cap: Adjusted to reflect inflation and current wage levels.
- Linkage with Flexible Work: Highly synergistic with companies adopting a 4.5-day workweek or flexible start times.
👤 Eligibility
Workers with children aged 8 or under who reduce their weekly hours to 15-35 hours
📝 How to Apply
Apply monthly via the Work24 website or local employment center
Related Policies
K-Pass (Public Transportation Expense Refund Support)
A transportation cost reduction card that refunds a certain percentage (general 20%, youth 30%, low-income 53%) of the amount spent on public transportation if used 15 or more times a month.
👤 Residents aged 19 or older registered in municipalities participating in the K-Pass project.
Climate Card
An integrated public transit pass that offers unlimited rides on subways, buses, and public bicycles for 30 days with a single charge, providing additional discounts for youth.
👤 Any citizen (Youth discount limited to ages 19-39)
2026 Everyone's Card Public Transport Refund
Replacing the K-Pass, this policy refunds a higher percentage of public transport costs for users making 15 or more trips per month.
👤 Any citizen aged 19+ (when using public transport 15+ times a month)