On request, the relevant start date can be postponed by at the most one year for calculation of the employment duration if one or more of the following reasons apply:
- Maternity, paternity, adoption or parental leave;
- Inability to work due to illness or accident;
- Care duties;
- Services for the general public, particularly military or civilian service;
- Continuing education, particularly internships, clinical work;
Delays of the relevant start date for doctoral students are included in the definition of the start date of the time window.