Sick on vacation? How to protect your well -deserved vacation days!

Sick on vacation? How to protect your well -deserved vacation days!

During the Christmas season, many Austrians enjoy their well -deserved vacation. But what happens when you get sick during this time? The Austrian Trade Union Confederation (ÖGB) clarifies important labor law issues on this sensitive topic. According to a current report by crown , vacationers who fall ill for more than three days do not have to count on their vacation days. "The days you are sick are booked back to the holiday account," explains Michael Trinko, ÖGB expert. A timely report to the employer is crucial; This must be carried out at the latest on the third day of the disease. The notification can be made by phone, email or SMS. After returning to work, a medical confirmation must be submitted.

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The rules are particularly important when vacationers get sick during their stay abroad. In addition to the medical confirmation, an official confirmation is also necessary, which confirms that the treating doctor has approval. This special confirmation does not apply if the vacationer can prove that it was treated in a public hospital, according to Trinko in a further consideration, also reported by OTS .

It is also crucial to know that the vacation is not automatically extended if you fall ill during the days off. The originally agreed vacation days remain and end at the specified date. This is calming for many employees because they do not have to take care of relaxation in the event of illness. Michael Trinko emphasizes that everything that does not affect recovery is allowed even when the work is absent.