Fake illnesses. The growing issue of employees abusing sick leaves

The misuse of medical certificates for temporary work incapacity, usually referred to as sick leaves, has become an increasingly common problem. This is particularly evident with short-term leaves, and those taken close to weekends. Two factors significantly contribute to this trend: issuing sick leaves electronically (e-ZLA) and the widespread use of teleconsultations. Together these have made obtaining sick leaves easier than ever before. – Paweł Sych and Aleksandra Bruchajzer comment for magazine HR na Szpilkach.

Full article in Polish avialible here.