A sick leave certificate is a mandatory document in case of temporary disability of an employee. It is provided to the employer after illness and serves as confirmation of a valid reason for absence from work. It is also the basis for payment of compensation for temporary disability. Many people are accustomed to the fact that sick leave is issued by a medical institution in paper format. However, from July 1, 2020, this document also acquired electronic form. In this article we will look at what it is electronic sick leave in 2020, and employer's actions when working with it.
What does electronic sick leave mean for an employer?
Sick leave is the basis for the appointment and payment of benefits for temporary disability or pregnancy and childbirth (Part 5 of Article 13 of the Federal Law of December 29, 2006 No. 255-FZ). A certificate of incapacity for work can be issued either on paper or electronically.
What should an employer do with electronic sick leave in 2019-2020? Enjoy this innovation
