What is medical certificate requirement in SAP PY-DE - Germany?

SAP Term: medical certificate requirement

• Component: PY-DE

• Component Name: Germany

• Description: The obligation to provide proof of illness certified by a doctor.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Medical certificate requirement is a feature of the PY-DE Germany component of SAP. It requires employers to provide medical certificates for employees who are absent from work due to illness or injury. The medical certificate must be provided within a certain period of time, usually within three days of the employee's absence. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The medical certificate requirement can be enabled in the PY-DE Germany component of SAP. Once enabled, employers must provide a medical certificate for any employee who is absent from work due to illness or injury. The medical certificate must be provided within three days of the employee's absence. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all medical certificates are provided in a timely manner, as failure to do so may result in penalties or fines. Additionally, employers should keep copies of all medical certificates on file for future reference. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The medical certificate requirement is part of the German Social Security System (SGB IV). For more information about this system, please refer to the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs website.