Sick leave in Germany: This is how it works

Have you ever heard of an "Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung" or "Attest"? If yes, then you have definitely already been living in Germany for a while! In this video, Jana explains what you need to do and what happens when you fall sick as an employee in Germany.
Any questions or feedback? Leave us a comment!

[@HalloGermany]

Here is a full list of things you should know before signing a work contract in Germany: hallogermany.com/blog/employment-contracts-germany

[@bluewooda]

hi, thank you very much for this great video. I actually have a question, what happens if you get sick during your probation period in Germany (like 1 week or so) and bring the Arbetsunfahigkeitbescheinigung ? Can your empoler dissmiss you for this during the probation period ?

[@baktashdamoon5673]

highly informative

[@amfrance]

Your videos are so good! I wish I had access to them all before I arrived in Germany!

[@amfrance]

@@HalloGermany You're welcome!!!

[@mac900282660]

Hands down one of the longest word, I have confronted. ("Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung")

[@EricJacobson1990]

6 weeks! We get 5 days here in British Columbia, and thats new as of last year omg

[@Shubh22]

Found it just at right time. I am feeling unwell,. Hopefully won't need it, but definitely good to learn the process!

[@techcanyon411]

please my company doesn't pay for my 1-week sick leave, what can i do? I have my krankenscheine with me and who is supposed to pay?

[@HalloGermany]

Hi, sorry to hear that. Did you hand in a certificate by your doctor stating that you're incapable of working ("Attest")? It usually has to be handed to your employer within the first days of your sick leave. Based on this, your employer has to continue paying your regular salary of you are a permanent employee in Germany.

[@techcanyon411]

@@HalloGermany I give my employer my Attest in the 3rd day and there was no complain. I am a permanent staff and my salary is calculated by how many hours that I do. I don't have a fixed salary.

[@sanamsandhu6766]

Who pay to employee employer or insurance company or there is any percentage which they divide

[@HalloGermany]

Hi, you can learn about this in this video: studio.th-cam.com/users/videoikcKcNKtl_w/

[@AdnanKhan-tu4sz]

Really informative

[@AbdulRehman-jj6hm]

I am from Pakistan