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Working more per week? Employers' Association President Dulger wants new rules
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Key FactsControversy Over Wage Cuts on First Sick Day
Mar 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Rainer Dulger, president of the employers' association, suggests paying wages only from the second sick day to reduce misuse of sick leave.

  • He argues that a waiting day would lower short-term absences and focus on genuinely necessary sick leave without disadvantaging long-term ill employees.

  • Jan van Aken, leader of the Left party, sharply opposes the idea, insisting sick workers should stay home without pay cuts.

  • Data reveals that the average sick leave in 2024 increased to 14.8 days per employee, rising by 3.6 days compared to 2021.
  • We are not in the USA here: If you are sick, you should stay at home – without a wage cut.
    — Jan van Aken, leader of The Left, reacting to the proposal; van Aken told t-online: We are not in the USA here: If you are sick, you should stay at home – without a wage cut.
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Key FactsEmployers Demand Urgent Reforms Amid Economic Stagnation
Jan 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Rainer Dulger criticizes Germany’s weak economic growth and urges immediate government action.

  • The government faces reproach for not using its parliamentary majority to implement vital reforms.

  • Dulger calls for cutting bureaucracy, tax relief for workers, better education, and social welfare reforms.

  • He strongly opposes SPD’s inheritance tax plans and advocates ending telephone-based sick leave.
  • The federal government must deliver now.
    — Rainer Dulger, President of the Employers' Association, urges the government to take urgent action.
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