Employee Rights During Leave

Summary

In Austria, during sick leave, employees are expected to rest and recover, and activities like shopping arent necessarily a breach unless they contradict medical advice. If a complaint affects your job, you have rights under employment laws, including privacy protection and the right to defend against unfounded allegations. Health insurance typically covers sick leave unless activities contradict medical advice or theres an accusation of fraudulent sick leave. Its important to provide documentation from your doctor to support your claim. Communicate with your employer or insurance company to clarify your situation and prevent misunderstandings. If issues arise, consider seeking legal advice to ensure your rights are protected.

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a woman outside of work has called my boss to complain about me for shopping outside of time during my sick leave
Hi Vanesa! That sounds like a tricky situation. Are you concerned about any potential employment repercussions, or are you considering any legal action against the person who reported you?
i want to know my rights in this
Hey Vanesa! In Austria, during sick leave, you're generally expected to rest and recover. However, shopping isn't necessarily a breach unless it contradicts medical advice. If the complaint affects your job, your rights might include:
- Privacy protection under employment laws.
- Right to defend yourself against unfounded allegations.
Are you experiencing any employment issues because of this complaint?
it is possible that my insurance wont pay for the sick days, if it gets attacked
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Hey Vanesa! In Austria, your health insurance typically covers sick leave, but issues can arise if your activities contradict medical advice or if there's an accusation of fraudulent sick leave. It's crucial to provide any necessary documentation from your doctor to support your claim. Have you spoken to your employer or insurance company about this situation?
no, i have sent him the sick days pepers
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Hey Vanesa! It sounds like you have taken the right step by sending the sick day papers. It's important to ensure that your doctor's advice aligns with your activities during your sick leave. You might want to communicate with your employer or insurance company to clarify your situation and prevent any misunderstandings. If they raise any issues, consider seeking legal advice to ensure your rights are protected.