[wqaatwt]

Employers still have the option to not require it on day one if they choose? It’s just that they have the option now if they feel specific employees are abusing it. Considering that you can’t fire people in Germany for taking an excessive number of sick days (even if you have good reason to believe they are faking it that doesn’t seem unreasonable)

[Timon3]

> Considering that you can’t fire people in Germany for taking an excessive number of sick days (even if you have good reason to believe they are faking it that doesn’t seem unreasonable)

This is not true, it is possible to fire people in these cases.

[inigyou]

You have the option in Germany to require a doctor's note on day 1. If an employee is sick too much, their health insurance reimburses you for their salary.