How do I report sick leave?
Inform your employer on the first day of illness. From the fourth day onwards, you need a medical certificate of incapacity for work (AU). Since 2023, the eAU is transmitted electronically to your employer.
Inform your employer on the first day of illness. From the fourth day onwards, you need a medical certificate of incapacity for work (AU). Since 2023, the eAU is transmitted electronically to your employer.
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