A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

When Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, unveiled a “big bang” of economic reforms last week, it was surprisingly one of ...

Herr doktor must see you now. Germany is cracking down on sick days, and will now require workers to provide a doctor’s note ...

The fit note system is to be overhauled with four regional pilots across England ...

WORKERS in Germany will no longer be allowed to pull “sickies” – and will have to get a doctor’s note even for a single day ...

Intent on saving Europe’s biggest economy from a competitive slump, the multimillionaire leader targets workplace absenteeism ...

Government officials have admitted that they have no idea why most people are being signed off work by GPs. More than 11 million sick notes – which were described as “fit notes” a decade ago – were ...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils far-reaching reforms to work, tax and pensions in a bid to boost the German economy ...

It comes as the Labour Party government admitted that they have no idea why most people are being signed off work by GPs.

In a bid to tackle absenteeism and improve productivity, Germany is considering tougher workplace rules on sick leave. Workers may need immediate medical proof to justify taking time off.

The sick note system is to be overhauled with four fit note pilots across selected areas of England ...

You will have to produce a proper sick note from your first day off work. High earners will have little employment protection. And corporate reporting requirements will be cut to reduce the red tape ...