Sickness Leave In Italy

Discussion in 'Education, Health and Employment in Italy' started by Chillout, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. Chillout Community Member

    As of 14th September 2011 there have been some major changes to the way one must inform their employer about being unable to attend work due to being sick.

    Below I will explain the old system compared to the new:

    Old System:

    On the first day of sickness you should call your employer and inform them you are unable to attend due to sickness.

    Go to doctor, get certificate (which is 2 copies)

    Fill out required information on certificate and send one via recorded mail with receipt to your local inps office and the other to your employer by recorded mail with receipt.

    New System:

    Call employer to advise that you are unable to attend due to sickness-

    Go to doctor and they will issue an electronic certificate.

    Call your employer and advise them of the electronic certificate number.

    Difference:

    All is electronic now and you save almost 8 Euros in postage fee.
    All done instantly without the hassle of filling in certificate and going to the post office.

    Any questions feel free to ask.
    Chillout, Sep 20, 2011
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  2. Bella New Member

    That is great that they made these changes so that no only will it save people some money but also valuable time. Sure wish that some other countries would also follow in their footsteps.
    Bella, Oct 4, 2011
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  3. Angie New Member

    I'm glad we don't require a doctor's note for calling in sick. That would place a burden on our already overcrowded healthcare system.
    Angie, Oct 5, 2011
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