Germania vrea reguli mai dure la acordarea concediilor medicale, dar cercetătorii avertizează: măsurile tratează simptomele, nu boala

Germany's plans to tighten sick leave rules may misinterpret rising absenteeism as illness, with researchers highlighting mental health issues and precarious working conditions. In 2024, employees took an average of 22 sick days, a significant increase attributed to improved reporting. Proposed changes include eliminating phone sick leave and requiring medical certificates from the first day of absence. Researchers point to chronic understaffing, low wages, and emotional demands in high-absenteeism professions like healthcare and education. Mental health disorders account for a small percentage of illnesses but lead to longer absences. Critics argue the government's approach reflects distrust towards employees.