This Year's Wage Settlement: - Demands Increased Purchasing Power
The main negotiations between labor parties in Norway for wage and other conditions are set to take place, focusing particularly on wages and sick leave compensation.
Apu: Jone Nikula fell ill
Radio host Jone Nikula has gone on sick leave, revealing in an interview that he experienced some health issues but is recovering and eager to return to work.
Sick leave certificates, the tightening of medical visits: beware of these hours if you don't want to risk your job
Employees must be available at home during designated hours when on sick leave, or risk disciplinary actions from their employer.
Chart of the Day: Departing Employees Use Much More Sick Leave, Better Monitoring Could Save the State
The article discusses how departing employees in Slovakia disproportionately use sick leave, suggesting that targeted monitoring could mitigate abuse of sick leave benefits.
Went to get gas after taking a leave, a man stood for 9 hours
A man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, stood in line for nearly 9 hours to obtain a gas cylinder for his sick parents, highlighting the disparity between government schemes and ground realities.
Nav is the problem in the wage settlement
The dispute over wage settlements in Norway centers on whether companies or employees should bear the burden when the NAV social security system fails to operate effectively.
Health in Bavaria: Health Insurance: Sick Leave Declines Slightly, but More Long-term Cases
In Bavaria, the sickness rate for AOK-insured employees has slightly decreased, while long-term sickness cases have increased.
Most believe that sickness benefits and job security are greater in the public sector
A recent survey indicates that a majority of Icelanders believe sickness benefits and job security are more favorable in the public sector compared to the private sector.
Small companies will also be able to check employees on sick leave. But will they want to?
Changes in Polish law will allow small companies to monitor sick leave, raising concerns about the potential for misuse and the challenges of implementation.
Defiance in the Military Sector: Before the Director Was Dismissed, She Went on Sick Leave
A military director in Czechia took sick leave just before her dismissal amidst growing tensions within the armed forces.
How to demonstrate the adjustment of last year's overtime in nominal reports?
An article discusses how to properly document and report adjustments for overtime payments owed from the previous year, including the implications for sick pay calculations.
Sainsbury's worker wins ยฃ12,000 after being left out of social media post
A Sainsbury's employee received ยฃ12,000 in compensation after feeling excluded from a social media post while on sick leave, which the tribunal ruled as humiliating treatment.
Currently, mandatory diagnosis indication on sick leave certificates is not considered an optimal solution
The Latvian Ministry of Health has concluded that requiring diagnosis codes on sick leave certificates is not the best way to gather information on common reasons for work incapacity.
Julita Karaล-Gasparska: Playing Hide and Seek with the Labor Code in the Background
The article discusses the complex interplay between employees' sick leave and the labor code in Poland, highlighting potential abuses of the system.
Currently not recognizing the mandatory indication of diagnoses on sick leave forms as an optimal solution
The Latvian Ministry of Health is assessing various approaches for data collection regarding the most common causes of sick leave, including mandatory diagnosis codes.
LO top reacts to NHO refusal: Threatens with strike
The Norwegian Union of Trade Unions (LO) threatens to strike for the prepayment of sick leave benefits after the National Federation of Employers (NHO) rejected their demands.
Difficult to Predict Long-Term Sick Leave Due to Depression with 'Stress Checks' - Analysis of Data from 230,000 Individuals
A study indicates that results from workplace 'stress checks' alone are insufficient to accurately predict long-term sick leave due to mental health issues such as depression.
Suddenly Received 'No Homeroom Teacher', No Acquaintance with a License? Teacher Shortage in Schools
A public elementary school in Hyogo Prefecture faces teacher shortages as a homeroom teacher takes sick leave due to mental health issues, leaving school administrators scrambling for replacements.
Kela paid significantly less sick leave compensation last year
The Finnish social insurance institution Kela reduced its sick leave compensation costs significantly last year due to cuts made at the beginning of 2025.
SF candidate: Wammen was proud when public employees got an extra sick day for children. Does he really think we are done?
The article discusses a parent's struggle with the limitations of sick days for taking care of a child, highlighting the need for policy changes in parental leave.
The loco pilot showed proof of piles surgery by pulling down his pants, yet did not receive leave, now...
A loco pilot in Lucknow was denied sick leave after undergoing piles surgery, leading him to display his surgical wounds to superiors in a desperate appeal.
See the result: A new agreement has been reached for 105,000 employees in the regions
A new three-year collective agreement has been made for 105,000 regional employees in Denmark, featuring provisions for sick leave and flexible options for salary, pension, and time off.
Unions suspend negotiations on sick leave due to government's failure regarding pensions
Unions have suspended negotiations regarding sick leave until the government addresses outstanding pension issues.
Changes in Sick Leave Regulations Coming in April
Changes in Polish sick leave regulations will take effect on April 13, affecting criteria for issuing sick leave and the rights of the Social Insurance Institution.
Good news? Certainly. But this cannot solve sick leave.
Norway sees a decrease in sick leave rates, but concerns remain over the country's sick pay system.
HUP calls for reform of the sick leave system and reduction of burden on employers
The Croatian Employers' Association (HUP) advocates for a reform of the sick leave system, suggesting measures to reduce the burden on employers and enhance market efficiency.
Live broadcast: Sick leave rights and the interplay between the labor market and healthcare service
A public meeting discussing sick leave rights and the relationship between the labor market and healthcare services is taking place in Reykjavik, hosted by the Federation of Icelandic Employers.
Lowest sick leave in three years โ Vedum believes sick pay must be protected
Sick leave in Norway reached its lowest point in three years at 6.57% in 2025, prompting proposal by politician Trygve Slagsvold Vedum to maintain the current sick pay system.
NAV: Lowest sick leave in three years
The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration reports a decline in sick leave to its lowest level in three years, with significant decreases across all demographics, particularly in mental health diagnoses.
NAV: Lowest sick leave in three years
Sick leave in Norway reached its lowest level in three years at 6.57% in 2025, reflecting a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
NAV: Lowest sick leave in three years
Norway's NAV reports a decrease in sick leave to 6.6% in 2025, marking the lowest rate in three years, prompting calls for continued efforts to address health issues in the workforce.
So much wellness care do regional and municipal employees in Vรคsternorrland get
Vรคsternorrland's region has increased wellness allowance for employees to 5000 kronor, which is believed to enhance health and provide a competitive edge.
Politician: This is how stress and sick leave will decrease in healthcare in Jรคmtland County
A politician outlines plans to reduce workplace stress and sick leave among healthcare workers in Jรคmtland County.
Bornholm Police has the highest sick leave rate in the country
Bornholm Police reported the highest sick leave rate in Denmark, with an average of 14.6 sick days per officer in 2025, as revealed by a new report from the National Police.
Highest retirement pension, solid adjustment. How much will the record pensioner receive?
A record pensioner in Poland, who worked for over 62 years without taking any sick leave, is set to receive a substantial increase in their pension starting in March 2026, amounting to nearly 54,000 PLN per month after an adjustment of 5.3%.
Patricia Bullrich acknowledged the error in the inclusion of the leave article in the labor reform: "We take responsibility"
Senator Patricia Bullrich admitted the government's oversight in including a controversial article about sick leave and salary reduction in a labor reform project.
"Horribly irresponsible and even dangerous" to send your children knowingly sick to preschool
The article discusses the dangers of parents sending their sick children to preschool due to limited leave policies, highlighting systemic issues affecting families and educators.
Criticism from trade union leaders to the Family House
Bjรถrn Brynjรบlfur Bjรถrnsson of the Business Council defends his organization's report on sick leave rights against criticism from trade union officials.
Overburdened Healthcare, Aging Workforce, and Unmotivated Youth: The Perfect Storm That Triggers Increased Sick Leaves
In Spain, a significant increase in work-related absences due to illness has been noted, attributed to an overburdened healthcare system, an aging workforce, and low motivation among younger employees.
Trade Union Leaders Criticize Business Council
Union leaders Kolbrรบn Halldรณrsdรณttir and Sonja รr รorbergsdรณttir have condemned a report from the Business Council regarding the sick leave rights of public employees, claiming it is based on misleading statistics.
Regarding Fraud with a Sick Leave Certificate, Zaicev is Sentenced to Community Service
Jurijs Zaicevs, a former Daugavpils city council member, has been sentenced to community service for fraud involving a sick leave certificate.
The Government rectifies its incentive plan for clinics to shorten the duration of sick leave
The Government of Catalonia has revised its plan to incentivize primary care centers to reduce the duration of sick leave, following pushback from unions and some political opposition.
Inps Visit, Only 6% of Workers Are Checked: Hereโs Who Is at Risk
A mere 6% of workers on sick leave are visited by Inps doctors to verify their medical conditions, raising concerns over the detection of fraudulent claims.
Twice as many sick leave days in the public labor market
There has been a significant increase in sick leave days in Iceland's public labor sector.
Not Everything is the Fault of Article 44
Senator Patricia Bullrich acknowledges errors in the handling of controversial reforms, particularly regarding salary deductions for sick leave, sparked by insensitive comments from government officials.
Consequences of the Welfare State
The current sick leave system in Norway is deemed unfair and ineffective for the most vulnerable, necessitating reform to avoid negative outcomes for workers and public finances.
Licenses, testimony of a Congress voting on an empty stomach
The Argentine Senate has approved a controversial amendment to the medical leave system that significantly reduces the wages of workers on sick leave, prompting a heated debate among lawmakers and citizens.
Sick Leave: The Mysterious Journey of Article 44 and How the Reform Will Remain with Its Elimination
The Argentine government's labor reform bill is set to return to the Senate for ratification after the controversial Article 44 concerning sick leave is eliminated, though its authorship remains unclear.
Allied deputies pressured and the government eliminated the article that modifies sick leave policies
Allied deputies in Argentina pressured the government to retract a controversial article modifying sick leave remuneration in a labor reform.
Bullrich admitted the 'error' with sick leave in the labor reform
Argentina's Patricia Bullrich acknowledged a mistake in the labor reform related to sick leave regulations, promising a correction in the next parliamentary session.