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Germany· FreisingGermany debates sick-note reforms amid mental health and working condition concerns
Germany is considering tightening sick-note rules, but researchers argue this approach overlooks deeper issues like mental health strains and deteriorating working conditions in key sectors, which are seen as the true drivers of rising absenteeism.
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Germany's Sick-Note Crackdown Criticized for Missing Underlying Issues
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The crackdown on sick notes is misguided, as it focuses on symptoms rather than underlying issues like mental health and poor working conditions.
Germany's Sick-Note Policy and Mental Health Concerns
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Researchers argue that tightening sick-note rules misses the root causes of rising absenteeism, such as mental health and poor working conditions.
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