Sick leave in Germany edges down to 9.6 days in first half of 2026 as mental illness leads absences DAK-Gesundheit analysis finds sick leave in Germany fell to 9.6 days …
DAK-Gesundheit: Sickness absence edges down through June 2026 as mental illness rises DAK-Gesundheit reports a slight fall in sickness absence through June 2026; mental illness is now leading cause while …
Simo Announces Medical Leave After Severe Flare-Up of Chronic Illness Simo announced she has taken medical leave following a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness she has managed for seven …
Schweitzer Presses for Practical Fixes in Germany’s Sick Leave Debate, Criticizes Merz SPD acting leader Alexander Schweitzer urges practical solutions in the sick leave debate, warning against blanket mistrust and …
Germany sick leave reform targets telephone sick notes but data suggests limited impact Germany sick leave reform would end telephone sick notes and require doctor certification from day one; critics …
Germany moves to end telephone sick note as lawmakers require medical certificate from day one Government plan to abolish the telephone sick note and require a medical certificate from the …
Germany to Tighten Sick Note Rules, Require Medical Certificate from Day One Germany’s coalition will require medical certificates from the first sick day and end telephone sick notes; health ministry …
Coalition’s plan to require a sick note from day one sparks warnings of strain on patients, doctors and employers Coalition plans to require a sick note from day one in …
German government revises GKV savings package, drops general sick-pay cut German GKV savings package revised: broad sick-pay cut dropped; reductions only if employment ends during sick pay. Sugar levy from …
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