Romania, last place in Europe for sick leave: Romanians go to work while ill
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Romania is the European country where employees take the fewest days of sick leave. On average, a Romanian has less than one day of sick leave per year, according to information published by Euronews Romania. This is a large difference compared to other European Union states, where employees stay at home more often when they are ill.
Many Romanians prefer to go to work even if they feel unwell. There are several reasons for this situation. Some employees fear that they will lose their income or that their boss will not be satisfied. Others feel they cannot afford to be absent, especially when they have a lot of work or when the team is small.
This practice does, however, carry risks. A sick employee can pass the illness on to colleagues, and productivity falls when people work tired or unwell. Specialists recommend that sick people stay at home in order to recover more quickly and to protect the health of others.
The situation shows that many Romanians need more information about their rights to sick leave and about the importance of full recovery before returning to the workplace.
Sources: Euronews România
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