Working despite being on sick leave? What employees need to know – and what applies to health insurance. Many companies only require a certificate of incapacity for work from the fourth day of illness.
Calendar days apply when calculating the deadline. A possible earlier return should be clarified with your employer in advance. You don't have to report it to your health insurance company if you work despite beingon sick leave, according to the job portal Stepstone.de. It is not unusual for an illness to go away quicker than expected and you can work normally.