Your livelihood is secured during illness
We can’t control everything, and sometimes we fall ill. Under the universities’ collective agreement, you have the right to pay, even if you are incapable of working. To receive sick pay, the only requirements are
- you have not contributed to your own work incapacity
- you have immediately informed your supervisor of your illness
- you present a doctor’s note, if necessary.
If you have been employed for less than a month, you will only get 50% pay and only for 10 days. If you have been employed for longer, your right to full pay depends on your years of service.
| Duration of employment | Duration of paid sick leave |
| 1 month–under 1 year | 40 calendar days a year, after which 75% of salary, but for no more than 365 calendar days in total |
| 1 year–under 5 years | 50 calendar days a year, after which 75% of salary, but for no more than 365 calendar days in total |
| 5 years– | 60 calendar days a year, after which 75% of salary, but for no more than 365 calendar days in total |
If as an employee you change jobs from one university to another, your previous work experience will be considered when calculating the duration of your employment. If your incapacity to work is caused by an occupational accident or professional illness, you are paid salary for 90 calendar days’ absence.
