How long is sick leave in Germany?

After 4 weeks of employment, the employer pays 100% of the salary for the first 6 weeks of sick leave. Following this period, employees are entitled to a sickness allowance from their statutory health insurance, amounting to 70% of their gross salary.

What is the process for applying for sick leave in Germany?

To apply for sick leave in Germany, a supported employee must follow these steps:

• Inform Velocity Global Germany via email on the first day of their sick leave.
• From the 3rd day of absence, provide a sick note from a doctor either by sending it directly or notifying Velocity Global Germany if the sick note has been sent electronically.

This ensures proper documentation and compliance with the process for sick leave application in Germany.