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Continued Pay during Sickness

Simple Definition

Your right to be paid while sick. In the first year, the law (Basel Scale) only guarantees 3 weeks of pay!

Why this matters to Expats.

Shockingly low protection. Most good employers buy "KTG" (Daily Sickness Insurance) which pays 80% of salary for 730 days. If your contract says "No KTG", you are at risk.

Actionable Intelligence

The 2-Day Rule: Most companies require a doctor's note (Arztzeugnis) only after the 3rd day of sickness. Abuse this and they can demand it from Day 1.

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