Germany now requires workers to obtain a doctor's certificate on the first day of illness, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's broader labour and tax reforms.
The move is part of a larger economic reform
Jul 03, 2026
02:55 pm
What's the storyGermany workers planning to take sick leaves will need to get a doctor's certificate in person on the first day they are unwell under new rules.
The move is part of a larger economic reform package aimed at boosting productivity and reviving Europe's largest economy.
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