Gwangjin-gu Adds 1 Day of Paid Sick Leave for Adverse Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccination

Part-time Workers, Daily Workers, and Solo Self-Employed Workers in Vulnerable Employment Groups Receive 1 Additional Paid Sick Leave Day for COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect Treatment... Temporary Expansion Until End of December Next Year, Apply at Local Community Centers or Health Clinics

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is accepting applications for support of up to 15 days by adding 1 day of paid sick leave support if workers in vulnerable employment groups experience adverse reactions after COVID-19 vaccination and receive medical treatment.

Accordingly, Seoul-type paid sick leave support recipients such as part-time workers, daily workers, and one-person self-employed individuals who experience adverse reactions after COVID-19 vaccination can apply for Seoul-type paid sick leave at their local community service center and public health center within 28 days after vaccination upon receiving outpatient treatment or examination.

This year, the Seoul-type paid sick leave support project is being implemented for a total of 14 days annually, including up to 3 days of hospitalization or hospitalization-linked outpatient treatment, plus 1 day for the National Health Insurance Corporation’s general health checkup. From September 30, an additional 1 day will be added for outpatient treatment and examination due to COVID-19 vaccination, supporting a total of 15 days. However, only up to 1 additional day is granted for the first and second vaccine doses.

Therefore, if eligible recipients receive support within this year, they can receive up to 1,284,150 KRW, calculated by applying the Seoul-type living wage of 85,610 KRW per day for a maximum of 15 days.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “We hope many people will apply so they can rest and receive medical treatment without burden after COVID-19 vaccination,” and added, “We will continue to promote various projects to care for the lives of workers in vulnerable employment.”

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