Slovak Mother Asks Employer to Cut Her Salary to Keep Disability Care Benefits
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A Slovak mother caring for a severely disabled daughter has requested her employer reduce her salary by 23 euros to avoid losing essential care benefits. Gabriela, who believes she may be the first person in history to ask for a pay cut, faced losing her caregiver allowance because her income exceeded the legal threshold by this small amount. The caregiver allowance system in Slovakia currently has strict income limits that can force parents of disabled children to choose between higher earnings and crucial state support for care duties. However, the law is set to change in 2027, when these income restrictions for parent-caregivers will be eliminated, allowing families to earn regular wages without losing their care benefits.