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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

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.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Mar 21 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

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.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

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.

Mar 15 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

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.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

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.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

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.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

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.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

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.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

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.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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%.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

"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.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Trade Union Leaders Criticize Business Council

Union leaders Kolbrรบn Halldรณrsdรณttir and Sonja รr รžorbergsdรณttir have condemned a report from the Business Council regarding the sick leave rights of public employees, claiming it is based on misleading statistics.

Feb 20 โ€ข 22:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Inps Visit, Only 6% of Workers Are Checked: Hereโ€™s 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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:08 UTC

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