Taking a medical break?
Got the lowdown on what to expect when you're sick and hittin' the couch.
Image Courtesy of TF1 Info By Alexis Fargeaudoux
Don't bother worrying, buddy! When you gotta take a sick day, your job contract magically takes a break too. That's where Social Security steps in to help! After a waiting period of three days, they'll dish out some daily dough to compensate for your lost bread.
But naturally, there are a few rules you gotta follow to get those bucks. If you're on sick leave for more than six months, the Social Security wants to see you sticking around for at least 12 months, working more than 600 hours or contributing at least 2,030 times the hourly minimum wage during the 12 months preceding your sick leave1.
On the other hand, if you're not out for longer, you'd better have worked at least 150 hours or contributed 1,015 times the hourly minimum wage during the three months before your doctor told you to hit the sack2.
Once you've confirmed you're eligible for these goodies, it's important to know how much you'll make. Your daily allowance is set at a cool 50% of your daily base wage, and it's calculated based on the average of the gross salaries you made during the three months before you called in sick3. But have a peek at your branch's collective agreement too, 'cause your company may cover some or all of your salary while you're down4.
Know where you stand compared to your fellow Frogs.
Speaking of which, before you sigh with relief, just bear in mind that the daily allowance isn't enough to live the high life5. So, don't forget to check your branch's collective agreement, 'cause your company may chip in to make sure you ain't too hard up6.
Now, let's see how your paycheck stacks up against the rest of the French folks'.
In certain workplaces, mental-health programs such as workplace-wellness initiatives and health-and-wellness support groups might be available to employees when they are off sick, promoting overall health and well-being.Insurance companies offer various policies that cover mental health services, providing resources and treatment for individuals who require assistance while they are away from work due to illness.
