Malawi: Parliament Empty As 159 MPs Skip Sitting, Only 71 Show Up
Only 71 Members of Parliament attended the latest sitting in Malawi, while 159 were absent, raising concerns about absenteeism in the legislative body.
Ramagem's wife does not have a recognized medical certificate and will need to justify absences, says PGE-RR
The Attorney General's Office of Roraima reported that Rebeca Ramagem's medical certificate was not recognized, prompting her to justify her absenteeism.
Changes in Secondary School: the City of Buenos Aires Reduces Allowed Absences Per Year to End Repeated Absenteeism
Buenos Aires has reduced the maximum number of school absences allowed from 25 to 20 in an effort to tackle high absenteeism rates among secondary students.
How is the Uruguayan case: the silent malaise that Argentine companies suffer and that is now in the eye of the storm
The article discusses the rising absenteeism in Argentine companies, highlighting how 58% reported at least one absence per month last year, primarily due to non-work-related illnesses.
Muslim-Jewish Column: A Praise for Skipping School
The article critiques the German education system's focus on punishing absent students rather than addressing deeper issues like school quality and teacher qualifications.
Deaths, absenteeism, and empty schools: what the mega operation of ICE in Minnesota left behind
ICE's operation in Minnesota led to deaths, absenteeism in schools, and ongoing fear within affected communities even after the agents were withdrawn.
Husband says teacher dismissed for absences in Uberlândia was working at family school during absences
In Uberlândia, a teacher was dismissed for excessive unjustified absences while her husband claims she was working at their family's school during that time.
Mendoza: Primary School Students with Less than 80% Attendance Must Pass All Subjects in December
In Mendoza, Argentina, primary school students who maintain less than 80% attendance will need to take all their subjects in December as a measure to combat unjustified absenteeism.
The Government reactivates a labor absenteeism observatory to combat the increase in absenteeism
The Spanish Government has revived a labor absenteeism observatory to address the rising levels of worker absenteeism, resuming negotiations with unions and business associations.
SURA Investments: How to Achieve Workplace Well-Being and Reduce Financial Stress?
The article discusses the impact of financial stress on organizations in Mexico, revealing that many workers rely on informal loans for financial emergencies, which affects their productivity and increases absenteeism.
Work absenteeism in construction has doubled in ten years, with companies estimating an annual cost of 3.5 billion euros
Work absenteeism in Spain's construction sector has doubled over the last decade, leading employers to forecast an annual cost of 3.5 billion euros.
Worrying trend in Croatia, schools in big trouble: 'Most often it is about short-term absences of up to three days... '
Students in Croatia miss over 40 million hours of class each school year, raising concerns about a growing problem of attendance, especially in high schools.
Students miss more than 40 million hours of classes annually. "The reasons are complex"
In Croatia, students miss over 40 million hours of classes each year, with an average absence of about 90 hours per student, indicating a complex issue particularly prevalent in high schools.
Teachers aged 50 to 59 are the majority among those absent due to health problems in the Campinas region
In 2025, the Campinas region reported 1,019 teachers absent due to health issues, with the majority being women aged 40 to 49.
Almost 1 in 5 of working age receive health benefits: - Going the wrong way
The number of people receiving sickness benefits, work assessment allowance, or disability benefits has increased by 90,000 from 2019 to 2024, largely due to rising sickness absenteeism during and after the pandemic.
One in ten Gällivare students absent for more than half the high school year
The number of elementary school students with extensive school absenteeism has increased significantly in recent years, with Gällivare among the hardest hit areas according to a report showing nearly 10% of high school students absent for more than half the time.
DWP under fire as hundreds of staff get warnings 'over sickness absences'
Nearly 1,650 DWP staff have received formal warnings for exceeding sickness absence limits, raising concerns about the department's attendance policies and prompting calls for reform.
The German Employers' Association Launches an Offensive Against Absenteeism
The German Employers' Association is addressing the issue of absenteeism, with workers missing an average of nearly 21 days a year due to illness, resulting in production losses of 134 billion euros in 2024.
Business Misuses the Healthcare System
A leader in the Icelandic General Practitioners' Association claims that businesses are abusing the public healthcare system to track employee absenteeism, raising concerns about potential discrimination against foreigners seeking frequent medical visits.
Welfare State: Employers' President Wants to Limit Sick Pay
Rainer Dulger, President of the Federation of German Employers' Associations, advocates for fundamental reforms to sick pay regulations, arguing that more generous sick pay leads to higher absenteeism, especially for minor illnesses.
Now employers are targeting chronically ill Germans
Employers in Germany are increasingly criticizing the current legal regulations regarding employee absenteeism, which averages nearly 21 days per year due to illness, leading to substantial financial losses for businesses.
Work absenteeism skyrockets in Spain: more than 300,000 workers miss work daily without justification
Spain is facing a significant increase in work absenteeism, with over 300,000 workers missing work each day without justification, contributing to a structural issue that threatens economic competitiveness.
The educational program for vulnerable students that Rajoy eliminated now brings academic success to 3,000 schools and institutes
The PROA+ educational program, aimed at improving academic outcomes for vulnerable students, has significantly increased the graduation rate and reduced repetition and absenteeism in schools.
Work absences soar by 60% at Christmas in six years
Temporary incapacity during the Christmas holidays has increased significantly over the last six years, with expenses related to work absences growing by 223% in the past decade.