Germany Cracks Down on 'Extraordinary' Rate of Sick Leave
Friedrich Merz said the rule aims to curb Germany’s high sick leave rate, which averages 15 working days per worker each year.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Ailing Europe declares war on sick leave as lengthy absences soar
Germany’s “big bang” of economic reforms includes requiring workers to get a doctor’s note on the very first day of their illness, and get it in person.
The Federal Government plans that employees will have to submit a medical certificate on the first day in the future. It is still unclear how the sick should receive the certificate without a visit to the doctor.
Germany is tightening its sick leave rules. The government has announced that employers will be able to require sick leave certificates from the first day of illness. The option of obtaining sick leave by phone will also be eliminated. The changes will also apply to Poles working across the Oder River and are already sparking heated debate.
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