Document background
The Application Letter For Sick Leave is a fundamental document in Austrian employment relationships, required whenever an employee needs to take time off work due to illness or medical conditions. Under Austrian law, employees must notify their employer of their illness without undue delay and provide a medical certificate for absences longer than three days, though some employers may require certification sooner. The document serves multiple purposes: it fulfills the legal notification requirement, initiates the sick leave process, ensures continued wage payment under the Continued Remuneration Act (EFZG), and creates a record for both employment and insurance purposes. The letter should be professional, concise, and contain all necessary information while respecting medical privacy laws.
