Germany changes sick leave policy: 'We are abolishing sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illness (web.archive.org)

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

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[-] jackmaoist@hexbear.net 18 points 1 week 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.

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