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The World Cup is fast approaching! Over the course of the tournament, we will be publishing our own matchups, comparing various aspects of labor and employment law in some of the participating countries. In Part I of this series, we examined paid vacation and annual leave entitlements available to employees who might be taking some time off next week to enjoy the games. What about employees who are feeling under the weather and call in sick? What are the short-term sick pay requirements in some of the countries going head-to-head next week, and who pays for it?1
Belgium
White-collar employees are entitled to receive a guaranteed salary paid by the employer during the first month of work incapacity because of illness (other than an occupational illness) or an accident (other than an accident at work or an accident on the way to or from work). Thereafter, the health insurance organization will pay the incapacitated employee an illness and disability allowance.
Guaranteed salary is not due, however, if the employee becomes newly incapacitated due...
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