When an employee becomes ill

Q: After how many days of illness can I request a medical certificate from an employee?

After seven calendar days of sick leave, the employee needs to show a medical certificate.

Q: How long do I as an employer pay sick pay to an employee?

The employer pays sick pay during the first 14 days. You make a qualifying deduction from the sick pay. The sick leave deduction must be 20 percent of the sick pay that the employee is expected to receive during an average calendar week.

Q: Should the company pay for medication and medical care to get an employee back to work?

No, you have no responsibility for medical rehabilitation for your employees. You therefore do not have to pay for medicines or healthcare interventions.

Read about what applies if your employee falls ill and what responsibility you both have. You will also find information about how you can reduce and prevent sick leave.