Madrid, Spain – A recent clarification in Spanish labor law highlights the ongoing importance of direct communication between employees and employers regarding sick leave, despite changes in official notification procedures. While medical professionals are now responsible for submitting sick leave reports directly to companies via the Social Security system, workers retain the obligation to promptly inform their employers of their absence. According to legal experts, this distinction is crucial. The official sick leave report from Social Security can take two to three days to reach the company after being issued. During this period, if an employee fails to notify their employer directly, the company may be unaware of the reason for their absence. This lack of communication can impede the company's ability to manage operations, find substitutes, or organize work effectively. A recent case underscored this point, where an employee was dismissed without compensation for failing to notify their company of their sick leave, even though the medical report was eventually processed by Social Security. The court sided with the employer, emphasizing the employee's duty to inform the company of their inability to attend work immediately. Legal advisors recommend using readily available communication methods such as WhatsApp or email to provide timely notification, ensuring compliance and maintaining good employer-employee relations.
El abogado laboralista advierte que los trabajadores están obligados a comunicar su baja médica a la empresa pese a que la Seguridad Social gestione …
