Doubts about the medical certificate under Swiss law
30 May, 2023 by
In the event of illness or accident, employees are required to provide a medical certificate attesting to their incapacity. There are many situations in which the employer is entitled to doubt the validity of the certificate. What can the company do?
An employee who is the victim of an accident or illness must provide proof of incapacity for work in the form of a medical certificate. Under certain circumstances, the employer may question the certificate and take action.
This article covers the following topics:
- obligation to provide a medical certificate
- entitlement to salary in the event of illness
- situations in which the validity of a medical certificate may be questioned
- medical consultant and medical confidentiality
- company regulations