It is not uncommon for employees to become ill while on vacation. What is to be done then? The Federal Vacation Act clearly stipulates in this case: According to § 9, sick days are not counted towards annual leave. However, the prerequisite for this is that the inability to work is proven by a medical certificate. Not every illness automatically leads to incapacity for work. Incapacitated for work means that the illness prevents the employee from performing his or her specific work. The employer must be informed of the inability to work as soon as possible by telephone or e-mail.… Read More
Sick on vacation: What applies to employees?
