The German government clarifies that a doctor’s note is not mandatory from the first day of illness.

Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius announced that the new requirement for sick leave does not necessitate presenting a doctor’s note on the first day of illness. This statement follows coalition decisions made in Berlin.

A representative from the Federal Ministry of Health confirmed that remote consultations for sick leave remain an option. The specifics of the new regulation are still under discussion, with SPD leaders emphasizing the need for a sensible implementation.