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Weddings and vacations on sick leave

09.04.2024

While on sick leave, employees are expected to focus on recovery, not activities that could delay, hinder or prevent it. This aligns with both the spirit and wording of social security regulations. Engaging in activities that extend sick leave is considered unfair and a misuse of the system. It also impacts the broader public interest, as these benefits are financed by public funds. However, when determining if an activity is inappropriate, courts must consider all the specific circumstances of each case. – Karolina Schiffter and Robert Stępień comment for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

Full article in Polish avialible: here.