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.

  • Zacryon@feddit.org
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    23 hours ago

    That’s okay. A lot of people will needlessy suffer and instead of being sick for just a day or two, my doctor will probably give me a note for a whole week or longer. This will certainly help to be on the job more often. Brilliant. /s

    • Agent641@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 hours ago

      Yeah totally. If I have to pay to see a doctor to get a sick note for a day off, I may as well get a whole week off.

      My Dr will give me medical certs if I just say I’m tired and need some time off. Boom, 2 weeks off, no worries. The medical cert just says “Diagnosis: Medical Condition”