I am on sick leave – what do I need to do?

5 tasks in suggested order

1. Contact a doctor if you have health issues; if the doctor determines you are temporarily unfit for work, they will issue an electronic sick note (eNeschopenka).

When?

When health issues arise that prevent you from working.

Where / who?

Attending physician or medical facility.

What to prepare?

Insurance card, identification details, and employer information as required by the system.

What to check?

The decision regarding unfitness for work is made by the doctor, not the employee or the employer.

Official source: portal.gov.cz

2. Inform your employer immediately that you are unfit for work and provide the practical details required to justify your absence.

When?

Without undue delay after the incapacity for work begins.

Where / who?

Your employer, supervisor, or HR department.

What to prepare?

The identifier or information from the electronic sick note (eNeschopenka)—if the employer requires it—and contact details.

What to check?

The electronic transmission of data to the authorities does not replace your obligation to inform your employer of your absence.

Official source: portal.gov.cz

3. Check the wage compensation from your employer and the subsequent sickness benefit from the ČSSZ, based on the duration and type of insurance.

When?

During the period of incapacity for work; provide any missing documentation if requested.

Where / who?

The employer and the relevant Social Security Administration office.

What to prepare?

Electronic sick note data, bank details, and documentation requested for the specific benefit.

What to check?

Wage compensation and sickness benefits are two consecutive types of payments governed by different rules.

Official source: portal.gov.cz

4. Adhere to the place of stay and permitted outings prescribed by the doctor, and allow for any checks on compliance with the prescribed regimen.

When?

Throughout the entire period of incapacity for work.

Where / who?

At the reported address; handle any changes in advance according to the procedure prescribed by the doctor and the relevant institutions.

What to prepare?

The designated place of stay and documentation regarding the permitted regimen.

What to check?

Violation of the rules may result in consequences regarding both your employment and your benefits.

Official source: portal.gov.cz

5. Once your incapacity for work ends, verify the electronic termination of the status and arrange your return to work—or any further work impediment—with your employer.

When?

At the check-up where the doctor terminates the incapacity status, and prior to returning to work.

Where / who?

Your attending physician and your employer.

What to prepare?

Information regarding the termination and any confirmation requested by the employer.

What to check?

Do not return to work while your incapacity status is still active; conversely, do not assume your employer is aware of all the practical details without being notified.

Official source: portal.gov.cz

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