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Sick Leave: Germany Rising but Not the Worst in Europe
German doctors and unions warn the rule will flood clinics, while Australian ministers say they will keep current personal leave settings unchanged.
- Germany has abolished sick leave by telephone, requiring employees to submit a medical certificate from the very first day of illness.
- Frank Werneke, the head of the services sector union Verdi, accused the government of creating a "culture of distrust," while the German Association of Family Physicians called the measure "an absolute catastrophe."
- Germans take an average of 15 working days of sick leave annually, far exceeding Australia's 6.8 to 9.7 days; the changes accompany a broader economic package including €10 billion in tax cuts and pension reforms raising the retirement age past 67.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers vowed to protect sick leave in Australia, stating the Albanese Government will "always defend their entitlements," while Labor has no intention of changing current personal leave settings.
- A comprehensive parliamentary inquiry into the National Employment Standards launched this year, examining potential improvements to annual leave, carer's leave, and parental leave flexibility since the Fair Work Act was introduced in 2009.
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