Vacation despite being on sick leave? Actually possible!.. As of: February 2, 2024, 12:00 p.m By: Marco Blanco Ucles CommentsPressSplit When you're sick, you prefer to stay in bed.

But what if I want to do something despite my illness? There are legal loopholes. People on sick left do not necessarily have to stay at home, but they do have to be careful what they do. If your doctor has prescribed strict bed rest, only supplies, such as shopping, to the pharmacy or to the doctor, are permitted.