Fell ill during your vacation? You get those days back
Finally on vacation, and then you get sick. Annoying, but at least the vacation days are not lost: sick days during vacation do not count as vacation if you prove them correctly.
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What you should do now
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1. Report sick immediately
Report sick to your employer without delay, even while on vacation.
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2. Get a certificate of incapacity
Have your incapacity for work certified by a doctor (abroad, by a local doctor).
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3. Have the days credited back
Submit the certificate and request that the sick days be credited to your vacation account.
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4. Do not extend on your own
You may not simply add on the credited days; take them again later.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get vacation days back if I fall ill during my vacation?
Yes. Under § 9 BUrlG, the sick days proven by a medical certificate are not counted against your annual leave; they are credited back to you. The condition is that you report sick without delay and provide a certificate of incapacity for work.
What do I have to keep in mind if I fall ill abroad?
Even then you must report sick without delay and prove your incapacity for work through a local doctor. Keep the certificate safe and, if necessary, inform your health insurer. You may not extend your vacation on your own because of the illness; take the credited days again later.
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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.