Germany scraps sick leavy policy by phone
Synopsis 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
Synopsis 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.
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