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German Workers Can’t Take a Single Sick Day Without a Doctors Note Now, Certificate Over The Phone Also Banned (novaramedia.com)
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[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

In the US I just call or email my boss.

No one wants a sick person to come in and spread it around.

I've never once needed a note from a doc, even when I've been out for an extended period for a surgery.