At the onset of the illness, when you are unable to perform work.

General practitioner or the attending physician authorized to issue the certificate.

Social security number (TAJ), personal details, employer, and basic information regarding the job role.

Sickness benefit is payable only for medically certified incapacity for work; the certificate must be issued by an authorised doctor.

As soon as possible after the onset of incapacity for work.

Your employer or HR/payroll department.

Medical certificate and contact details requested by the employer.

Medical records do not necessarily replace the need to notify the employer directly.

During the period of incapacity for work, within the deadline for submitting certificates.

The employer’s social security payment unit or the competent government office.

Medical certificate, employment and bank account details, requested forms.

For the employee’s own illness, an eligible employee is entitled to sick leave for the first 15 working days in each calendar year. As a general rule, sickness benefit is 60% of the benefit base after at least 730 days of continuous insurance, otherwise 50%; during inpatient treatment it is 50%.

Throughout the entire period of incapacity for work.

At the reported place of residence; any change must be agreed upon in advance.

Current address and medical documentation.

Violating the rules may have consequences for both the benefit and the employment relationship.

Before returning to work.

Attending physician, employer, and—if necessary—occupational health service.

Certificate of fitness for work/final certificate and employer referral, if required.

Return to work after the incapacity for work has ended, and provide the employer with the certificate or information required under the applicable procedure.