Can an employee on sick leave leave his home?

Verified 02 October 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

It all depends on what the doctor has said about your sick leave.

3 situations are possible:

  • The doctor may prohibit you from going out during your sick leave because your health does not allow it
  • The doctor may allow you to go out during your sick leave but you must be present at your home (unless you need medical attention or examinations) 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
  • The doctor may allow you to go out in complete freedom (i.e. without scheduling restrictions). In this case, the doctor shall refer to the stoppage of work the medical evidence which justifies his opinion.

The doctor also indicates on the work stoppage if you can to carry out certain activities outside your home.

FYI  

As of July 6, 2024, you no longer need to obtain authorization from your social security organization (CPAMCPAM : Primary health insurance fund,MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society) if you wish to temporarily reside at another address in the department where you live while you are off work due to illness. You must only inform your CPAM or MSA 15 days before your departure. You can do this by phone, mail or through your personal space.

However, you should always warn and obtain agreement your social security organization if you wish to stay outside your department or abroad during your sick leave, 15 days before your departure.

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