Where do I need to report my inability to work?
Since the introduction of the electronic incapacity for work certificate (eAU), the process for reporting sickness in Germany has been simplified. However, the employee's obligations remain clear: the notification must be made promptly, and the medical certificate is now sent directly to the health insurance company.
Immediate notification to the employer
The most important thing is to immediately inform the employer. Employees must notify their employer without delay about their inability to work and the expected duration thereof.
This should ideally happen before the regular start of work on the first day of illness. This enables the employer to quickly react to the absence and organize the necessary replacements.
This should ideally happen before the regular start of work on the first day of illness. This enables the employer to quickly react to the absence and organize the necessary replacements.
This should ideally happen before the regular start of work on the first day of illness. This enables the employer to quickly react to the absence and organize the necessary replacements. This should ideally happen before the regular start of work on the first day of illness. This enables the employer to quickly react to the absence and.