Petition · past parliament
Oblige employers to give paid leave for parents of kids with chronic illnesses.
Closed
271 signatures
What the petition asks
Parents of children with chronic illnesses (e.g. juvenile idiopathic arthritis or juvenile diabetes) need time off work for frequent medical appointments, meaning parents often lose their jobs or cannot continue to work, leading to hardship. The law should provide for permitted, paid time off.
Timeline
| 11 Dec 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jun 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
271
Status
Closed
Opened
11 Dec 2017
Closed
11 Jun 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.