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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[-] PKMKII@hexbear.net 18 points 1 day ago

This is just going to create a lot of unnecessary work for doctors and other medical staff as workers come in for ailments that don’t need medical professionals, they just need time off to rest.

[-] barrbaric@hexbear.net 10 points 1 day ago

Oh boy, good thing Germany doesn't already have a doctor shortage or that'd be really bad!

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