Germany mandates doctor's note on first day of illness for workers
Germany's coalition government announced new sick-leave rules requiring workers to provide a doctor's note on their first day of illness. Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated the country cannot sustain excessive sick leave, citing an average of 18 sick days per employee annually. Medical groups criticized the plan, arguing it could overload doctors' offices with unnecessary visits.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 14:56 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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