Belgium: One-day sick leave spikes after easing medical certificate rule

A Securex study finds that removing the medical certificate requirement for short sick leave in Belgian large enterprises increased one-day absences per worker, while 2-5 day absences stayed stable. The policy, introduced in late 2022 and tightened in January, shows behavioral response to reduced administrative burden. This is a domestic labor policy effect, not a market-moving development.

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