Core Points - The newly revised "Shanghai Senior Citizens' Rights Protection Regulations" has come into effect this month, allowing caregivers of elderly individuals aged 60 and above to take up to 5 working days of caregiving leave per year, with 7 days for only children [1] - The definition of caregivers is broad, including biological children, non-marital children, adopted children, and stepchildren raised by stepparents. In cases where children are deceased or unable to provide care, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with the capacity to support can also be considered caregivers [1] Summary by Sections - The application for "caregiving leave" requires caregivers to inform their employer in advance about the reason and duration, and to provide proof of hospitalization. In emergencies, verbal notice can be given first, followed by formal procedures [2] - This policy applies to employed individuals in Shanghai, with no restrictions on the household registration of the employees or the elderly, nor on the location of the hospital where the elderly are admitted [3]