⚖️ Can a caregiver work part-time?

Yes – but carefully. Having a part-time job does not automatically disqualify you from receiving the care allowance. The key issue is whether the caregiver is genuinely providing care and whether they still meet the legal requirements.

What matters:

• Extent of care provided: You should be able to provide daily or regular assistance.

• Time commitment of the job: If you’re working full-time, it’s hard to justify full-time caregiving.

• Actual caregiving: Authorities may check who is truly providing the care.

📝 Agreement for work (DPP) or standard employment?

A DPP (Agreement to perform work) or DPČ (Agreement on work activity) allows for flexible earnings. Working one or two days a week is usually fine. However, if your job takes up most of your time, the labor office may question the care being provided.

❗Tip: If multiple family members share caregiving duties, this should be officially reported.

🔁 What must be reported to the Labor Office?

You are required to report any changes that could affect the benefit, such as:

• starting any kind of job (even part-time)

• signing a work agreement (DPP, DPČ)

• being away from the recipient for longer periods (e.g., illness, vacation)

• switching the caregiver

⚠️ Risk: Inspections and refund claims

The Labor Office can:

• check the real situation (e.g., home visits)

• question neighbors or relatives

• demand repayment if it finds that care was not being provided

In extreme cases, they may suspect unlawful benefit collection.

✅ Lawyer’s recommendation

If you plan to work while caregiving, I recommend:

• planning your work and caregiving time carefully

• considering a written agreement between the caregiver and the recipient, clearly defining the care arrangement

• notifying the Labor Office in writing, ideally via a declaration of care

🗂️ I can help you draft a custom declaration that fits your situation.