The purpose of this research is to compare the regulation of sick leave benefits for employees in Slovenia and selected countries, primarily in cases of illness or injury, and to determine Slovenia’s position in terms of expenditures on sickness and healthcare as a percentage of GDP. Additionally, the research aims to present the electronic sick leave certificate, the electronic retrieval of data used for benefit calculation, and the electronic submission of reimbursement claims. Furthermore, it seeks to assess employees’ familiarity with the sick leave benefit system and examine the impact of the electronic sick leave certificate on both employees and employers.
The descriptive method, comparative method, and analytical method were used to compare sick leave benefits across the selected countries. Through employee surveys, I assessed their knowledge of the sick leave benefit system and the impact of the electronic sick leave certificate. Additionally, employer interviews provided insights into how the electronic sick leave certificate affects them.
A comparative analysis of expenditures on sickness and healthcare as a percentage of GDP revealed that Slovenia ranks among the countries with higher expenditure. The employee survey indicated a moderate lack of knowledge regarding sick leave benefits, but also overall satisfaction with the electronic sick leave certificate. Meanwhile, the employer interview highlighted not only satisfaction with the electronic sick leave certificate but also frequent issues with late or incorrectly issued sick leave certificates.
The findings of this research serve as an incentive to reconsider potential legislative changes in sick leave benefits to reduce public expenditure. The results are also valuable in understanding employees’ awareness of the system, the challenges faced by both employees and employers in using the electronic sick leave certificate, and the improvements they would like to see.
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