German teacher must prove 16-year illness

metro.co.uk

A German teacher on sick leave for 16 years has been ordered by a court to undergo a medical examination after refusing to prove her illness. The teacher, who has been receiving her full salary since 2009, sued after her employer requested a medical test to verify her continued absence. The court ruled employers can request proof of illness, even after extended periods, and the teacher must comply or forfeit her salary.


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