The Latvian Ministry of Welfare has concluded that no changes to the Labor Law are necessary regarding one-day sick leave due to illness. Current regulations already permit employees to mutually agree with their employers to take a day off for acute illness without the need for an official sick leave certificate. The government acknowledged this assessment in a report presented by the Ministry, which evaluated the potential for such leave under mutual agreement between employees and employers.

Initially, the Ministry considered the proposal to explicitly include such a provision for one-day sick leave in the Labor Law, where it would be stated that wages for this day would not be retained unless otherwise specified in the employment contract or collective agreement. However, after consulting with social partners, the Ministry determined that the existing legislation already allows for sufficient flexibility for employees and employers to agree on sick leave arrangements on a case-by-case basis.

This decision reflects the government's approach to maintaining a balance between employee rights and employer flexibility in Latvia's labor market. By not introducing new amendments, the Ministry aims to prevent unnecessary regulatory burdens while ensuring that current practices already support the well-being of workers facing acute health issues.