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26 September 2025 Practical Tips Lenka Kiknadze

Staying home with a sick child? Ask for caregiver's allowance

In the Czech Republic, employees who cannot work because they need to take care of a sick child or another dependent family member are entitled to a caregiver’s allowance, known as OČR (or ošetřovné). This benefit is part of the…

27 August 2025 Practical Tips Lucia Konôpková

Family Vouchers for Brno Parents: What and How

Brno family vouchers are online credits for children’s leisure activities. You can get up to 4,000 CZK per family for…

31 May 2023 Practical Tips Jarda Soukup

New job? Newly born baby? Inform the authorities

We strongly recommend you inform your health insurance company and social security service of a change in your job/family status.

16 January 2023 Practical Tips Brno Expat Centre

Second baby and my family benefit

What happens when you're having a second baby whilst still drawing your first parental benefit?…

30 November 2022 Practical Tips Brno Expat Centre

Government Aid Programme - know your benefits

Our consultants explain the "Umbrella Against High Prices" aid program. Find out which benefits you may be eligible for, and…

26 July 2022 Practical Tips Jarda Soukup

The new 5,000 family benefit - how it works

As inflation pushes the prices to record-breaking highs, the Czech government tries to help those most affected. Families can apply…

31 January 2020 Through Brno Bruno Zalubil

When maternity leave ends...

Maternity leave lasts for 2-3 years. This is the story of one American husband when it ended.

2 January 2020 Practical Tips Lucia Konôpková

3 Changes to Parental Benefit in 2020

Several positive changes were introduced to the Czech parental benefits law. Most importantly, the total sum has been raised.

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