Sick Note

A sick note is a document that an employee submits to their employer to explain that they cannot come to work due to illness. Employees are generally required to submit their sick note as soon as possible, often by the third day of illness. For example, if someone gets the flu, they would notify their boss that they cannot work for a week.

This is important because employees are entitled to continued pay during illness if they submit their sick note on time. This is regulated by the Continued Payment of Wages Act (§ 3 EFZG). Common mistakes include submitting the sick note too late or failing to inform the employer, which can lead to financial losses.