The Federal Labour Court (BAG) recently issued an important ruling (Ref. 5 AZR 137/23; press release) that deals with the credibility of certificates of incapacity for work (AU certificates). This judgement is particularly relevant for employers
Incapacity for work due to illness is a frequent and sensitive topic in labour law. It becomes particularly complex when it comes to so-called continuing illnesses. In this blog post, we shed light on the current legal
The entitlement to continued payment of remuneration in the event of illness lapses in accordance with Section 3 (1) of the Continued Remuneration Act (EFZG) if the employee has culpably caused the incapacity for work. However, this requires a particularly reckless or
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