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In Germany, the online acquisition of a sick leave certificate (Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung (AUB)) and its submission to the employer was the subject of a significant ruling by the Higher Labor Court of Hamm, The National Law Review reports.
The digitalisation of business processes has brought changes for employers, such as the online acquisition and submission of sick leave certificates without physician contact.
The Higher Labor Court of Hamm reportedly ruled that a sick leave certificate obtained without a personal medical examination is insufficient and can justify an employee’s immediate termination.
The National Law Review has advised employers to educate supervisors and HR departments on the varying evidentiary value of sick leave certificates, particularly those obtained online without consulting a doctor.
Source: The National Law Review
In Germany, the online acquisition of a sick leave certificate (Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung (AUB)) and its submission to the employer was the subject of a significant ruling by the Higher Labor Court of Hamm, The National Law Review reports.
The digitalisation of business processes has brought changes for employers, such as the online acquisition and submission of sick leave certificates without physician contact.
The Higher Labor Court of Hamm reportedly ruled that a sick leave certificate obtained without a personal medical examination is insufficient and can justify an employee’s immediate termination.
The National Law Review has advised employers to educate supervisors and HR departments on the varying evidentiary value of sick leave certificates, particularly those obtained online without consulting a doctor.
Source: The National Law Review
