Germany sick leave policy: Germany is set to tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence upon the employer's request. This move, part of a broader economic reform package, aims to boost productivity and combat high absenteeism. Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the need to address competitive disadvantages caused by prolonged absences, signaling a significant shift from previous policies that allowed short-term sick leave without immediate medical proof.

Lmao wtf is happening in Germany that they’re going after sick leaves? Is the economy THAT bad?

  • jackmaoist [none/use name]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I guess companies would stop paying for leaves where you’ve not submitted a doctors note. So if you have a headache and take a day off you won’t get paid for that day.