According to Labor Minister Erik Tomáš, the Social Insurance Agency (Sociálna poisťovňa) continues its fight against fictitious sick leaves, and thanks to stricter checks the state has saved 144 million euros. At the same time, in the first half of 2026 both the number and the share of sick leaves declined, with the average use of sick leave reaching a historic minimum. teraz.sk ↗
When comparing the first six months of this year with the same period last year, the number of sick leaves fell by an average of 12,000 per month. Both the Ministry of Labor and the Social Insurance Agency attribute this to the results of inspections aimed at limiting abuse of the social system and unjustified drawing of benefits. Standard.sk ↗
Cases reported in the media have also included suspicions of feigning a health condition. One example mentioned is a successful chess player who allegedly feigned a mental disability. According to available information, the inspections concern not only sick leave but also cases of false disability claims and other forms of benefit abuse. Standard.sk ↗
The Ministry of Labor presents the decline in sick leave as evidence that stricter oversight has a direct impact on public finances. Further developments will depend on the continuation of inspections by the Social Insurance Agency and on whether the lower number of unjustified sick leaves can be maintained in the coming months as well. ekonomika.sme.sk ↗
State reports decline in sick leave and savings of 144 million euros
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