The temporary rules on payment of sickness benefit for medical leave certificates issued between 1 February 2026 and 31 December 2027, have been clarified to exclude certain types of leave.
From 27 April 2026, bilingual contracts are required, medical certificate rules are eased, and new termination grounds for foreign employees have been introduced.
Updated to include additional information on leave requirements in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Switzerland, UAE, UK and US.