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German Workers Can’t Take a Single Sick Day Without a Doctors Note Now
German chancellor Friedrich Merz announced sweeping tax, pension and labour reforms today, including that workers will now be required to get a medical certificate saying they’re too unwell to work from the first day of sick leave. Workers in Germany used to be able to take up to three sick days without seeing a doctor []
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 3, 2026
Germany cracks down on sick days amid productivity concerns
German workers will now need to report to a doctor in person to get a certificate for taking a single day off if they are sick. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says, “The number of sick days is too high”. Previously, workers could phone a doctor and get a certificate on their third day off.
Times of India
· Jul 3, 2026
Where's the doctor's note? Germany tightens workplace rules, no more sick leaves over call or text
Germany is tightening its sick leave policy, requiring a doctor's note from day one of illness, a move Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes will boost the economy. Previously, employees enjoyed up to six weeks of paid sick leave per illness. This reform, alongside increased retirement age and flexible hiring, aims to enhance national competitiveness. However, doctors warn of potential strain on the healthcare system.
The Local Germany
· Jul 10, 2026
How Germany plans to introduce 'part-time sick leave' for employees
From 2028, patients with chronic or long-term illnesses could be signed off sick - but still able to work part-time. Here are the latest details on Germany's plans for part-time sick leave and what they could mean for employees.
The Week
· Jul 6, 2026
Sick leave around the world
Sick leave around the world
DW News
· Jul 11, 2026
Germany reforms its costly healthcare system | DW News
The German parliament has agreed to a shake-up of Germany’s healthcare system aimed at saving billions of euros. But the opposition and many health professionals say patients will suffer. #dwgermanpolitics #healthinsurance #germany For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Metro
· Jul 3, 2026
Germany bans staff members from calling in sick without doctors’ note
Germany bans staff members from calling in sick without doctors’ note
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