Sufficient to inform arboarts of vacation during sickness?

Vraagsteller

Someone I know is on severe sick leave, at this stage is not able to be contacted by the employer so this person is only in touch with Arboarts. Now this person needs to travel to see family, and has informed the arboarts about this plan/travel. Is it sufficient? Or does this person need to do anything else?

Jurist

In general, a sick employee must adhere to the reasonable regulations of the employer regarding absence control. This may include the requirement for the employee to indicate where and how he or she can be reached during sickness, even if the employee goes on vacation. If agreements have been made about this, then the employee must comply with them. Although it is good in this case that the person has reported it to the company doctor (occupational health physician), this is not always sufficient. It is wise to also inform the employer. After all, the employer bears the financial burden of the absence, so it is reasonable that the employer is also aware of the employee's location during the absence. Moreover, there may be specific agreements made in the company regulations or in the employment contract that also apply in case of illness. Should the sick employee wish to spend their vacation outside the European Union, they may need permission from the company doctor and possibly also from the employer. In such situations, it is always advisable to seek further legal advice to ensure that you take the appropriate steps.' The following part is a disclaimer from the source, Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl, a national organization working with students and volunteers. This advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. For further steps, always consult a lawyer or attorney. Read the disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer