It’s too late now Ordinary sick leave means that we find ourselves in a situation of incapacity, when We are temporarily unable to work due to illnesses such as colds or non-work accidents.
in such cases Declaration of temporary disability with financial benefits It covers lost earnings for workers who take sick leave and receive Social Security health care.
How much does it cost?
If you find yourself in this situation, you should know There is no charge for the first three days of ordinary sick leave.. Once the fourth day is reached, 60% of the regulatory base will be charged, and starting on the 21st, 75% will be charged. However, Subject to collective agreements, these percentages can be increased Information about the company you work for.
if you are Not working for more than 16 days due to illness, Will be covered by mutual funds or the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) Temporary disability benefits will be paid.
To know What is the regulatory basis and calculation of how much you will earn while on sick leave? You should check your latest pay stub to see what the basis for common contingencies is. Divide that by the number of days in the month and multiply by the appropriate percentage to find out how much you’ll be charged.
For example, if the regulatory base is €600, it must be divided by 30 days. The result is 20 euros per day. Multiply this number by 0.60 to get 12, which you will earn from the fourth to the 20th day. Starting from the 21st day, you will receive 15 euros per day.
However, you must remember that if you exceed the prescribed maximum period, you will be discharged due to illness, become a pensioner or fail to attend a medical examination, You will stop receiving benefits.
What are the requirements for receiving ordinary sick leave?
To collect temporary disability You must have paid into Social Security for at least 180 days in the past 5 years.
How long can you take off work?
This type of sick leave can last up to one year and can be extended by six months if recovery is foreseen.in the opposite case Can be considered permanently disabled INSS will analyze it to decide whether to approve it.