During the first year of employment with the same employer: two days at replacement pay for every month worked.

After one year of continuous employment with the same employer: one month at replacement pay.

After two years of employment with the same employer: one month at replacement pay and one month at daytime rates.

After three years of employment with the same employer: one month at replacement pay and two months at daytime rates.

After five years of employment with the same employer: one month at replacement pay, one month at full daytime rates (i.e. regular daytime rates, bonus and shift premiums) and two months at regular daytime pay.

 

Note: After 5 years of employment at the same company, employees retain part of their sickness rights even if transferring to another company.

 

The right to sickness leave is based on a twelve-month period.