The Local Germany https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Do you really need to see a doctor to stay off work in Germany? In Germany, workplaces require employees to provide a sick note from a GP when they are ill. But do you really need to visit a doctor for the certificate? A court case is raising these questions. https://www.thelocal.de/20191121/should-you-be-allowed-to-use-whatsapp-sicknote-service-to-stay-off-work-in-germany Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:14:46 +0100 should-you-be-allowed-to-use-whatsapp-sicknote-service-to-stay-off-work-in-germany