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Germany Plans Tougher Sick Leave Regulations

Germany has announced plans to tighten workplace sick leave regulations by potentially requiring employees to provide a doctor's note from day one.

By 30 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET Updated 30 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET

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According to The Local, Germany has vowed to tighten rules regarding employees taking time off sick from work. The planned changes include requiring staff to obtain doctor's notes starting from the very first day of an illness.

While these proposals are set to change the current system, details regarding the full implementation and exact timeline remain uncertain as discussions continue surrounding the future regulations.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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