Experts suggest a step-by-step system for sick leave.

A German government commission wants to change sick leave rules. They suggest allowing people to work part-time while still receiving sick pay. This would change how Germany’s social security system handles illness.

The German government is considering a new system for sick leave. The commission believes it is important for financial and social reasons. Currently, German rules only recognize if someone is completely unable to work. The new proposal includes ‘gradual periods of incapacity’ and partial sick notes. This means people could work some hours while still receiving benefits. The debate is about whether sick leave should be paid fully or partially reduced.

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