Sick Leave Suspicious of mounting sick leave, German bosses turn to private eyes Businesses take drastic measures as sickness rates skyrocket iStock.com/Elena Semenova Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 16 January 2025 Faced with rising absenteeism, several German employers have been hiring private detectives to investigate whether staff on long-term sick leave are actually faking it. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Sick Leave Faking illness: How Italian courts assess employer controls on sick leave Sick Leave Tesla defends visiting homes of sick German workers Wellbeing Long-term sickness absence – everyone’s business? Investigations Belgium adopts new rules on private investigations