cross-posted from: https://feddit.online/c/euro@feddit.online/p/1817064/germany-tightens-sick-leave-rules-medical-doctor-note-required-from-day-one-telephone-s

Germany’s Chancellor Merz:

We can no longer accept the extraordinarily high levels of sick leave in our companies.

We are abolishing sick leave by telephone and introducing the requirement to submit a medical certificate from the very first day of illness.

We know this is a tough decision. But we can no longer afford this competitive disadvantage caused by prolonged absences from work.

  • reallykindasorta@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    5 days ago

    our companies

    Is this policy limited to people who work for the government, or does it apply to everyone? Seems like a lot of extra work for the Dr. No one wants their co-worker to come in with food poisoning or a cold, gross.