Spanish sick leave costs now exceed education spending as temporary disability absences surge by 73% since 2018, according to Aecoc.

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Employees of Finland’s wellbeing services counties took an average of 16.1 sick days each in 2025, with direct costs to the counties totalling 575 million euros, Yle reports. The actual cost was higher because the estimate excludes indirect expenses. Figures compiled by pension insurer Keva show …

Employees of Finland’s wellbeing services counties took an average of 16.1 sick days each in 2025, with direct costs to the counties totalling 575 million euros, Yle reports. The actual cost was higher because the estimate excludes indirect expenses. Figures compiled by pension insurer Keva show …

Sickness absence among Reykjavík city employees costs the municipality about 6 billion a year, Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir said, according to mbl.is. The city’s efficiency group will focus next on the municipality’s property portfolio, procurement and staff sickness absence rates. Björnsdóttir said…

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A council worker has been ordered to pay £20,000 in compensation after taking up a second job at British Gas while on sick leave and starring in their promotional videos. The worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found to have violated company policies by working for a competing energy provider during his period of sick leave. The council had discovered that the employee had been filming promotional content for British Gas, a major energy company, while claiming to be unwell. This dual employment arrangement not only breached the terms of his sick leave but also raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The council's legal team pursued the case, arguing that the employee's actions undermined the integrity of the sick leave system and could set a dangerous precedent for other staff members. The worker's decision to participate in the promotional videos while on sick leave was deemed particularly egregious, as it suggested he was fully capable of working despite his claimed illness. The case has sparked discussions about the ethics of employees taking on additional work during sick leave and the need for clearer policies to prevent such breaches. The council has emphasized that sick leave is intended for recovery and not for engaging in other employment activities. This incident serves as a reminder to all employees about the importance of adhering to company policies and the potential consequences of violating them. The worker's actions have been widely criticized, with many questioning the judgment of someone who would prioritize a second job over their health and professional responsibilities. The council has stated that this case will be used as a precedent to reinforce the seriousness of sick leave policies and to deter similar behavior in the future.