Online sick notes without doctors will be stopped.
Germany is thinking about stopping online sick notes. The CDU party wants to stop people from getting sick notes without seeing a doctor. This is about how people can take time off work.
The German Health Minister wants to stop online sick notes if a doctor hasn't checked them. This change comes from talks about letting people take sick leave sooner. The minister believes this will stop people from getting sick notes without a doctor's visit. The CDU party supports this idea. They want to protect workers and make sure people get proper healthcare.
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Highlights
Ban on Online Sick Notes
The German Health Minister plans to stop online sick notes without a doctor's visit.
CDU Party Wants Change
The CDU party wants to stop mandatory sick leave certificates from the first day.
Discussion About Healthcare Access
The move reflects a debate about healthcare access and worker protections.
Krankenbriefs to be Restricted
Online sick notes (Krankenbrief) will be restricted if no doctor visit occurs.
Preventing Early Sick Leave
The minister’s goal is to stop this practice from happening.