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A Sick Pay Form (Krankenstandsbestätigung) is your official proof of illness when you need time off work in Austria. This document, issued by your doctor, confirms the start and expected duration of your sick leave, protecting both you and your employer under Austrian labor law.

Your employer needs this form within three working days of your illness starting. It lets them process your continued salary payments (Entgeltfortzahlung) correctly and helps track your sick leave entitlements. You'll typically get one copy for your employer and another for your health insurance provider (Krankenkasse), ensuring everyone stays properly informed and compliant.

You need to submit a Sick Pay Form (Krankenstandsbestätigung) any time illness keeps you from working in Austria. This applies from your first day of sickness, even for short-term illnesses like severe colds or stomach bugs. The key is getting to your doctor quickly to obtain the form.

Submit the form to your employer within three working days of becoming ill. This timing is especially important for longer illnesses or when complications might extend your recovery. The form also becomes essential if you're injured outside of work, need hospital care, or require ongoing medical treatment that affects your ability to work.

• Standard Medical Certificate (Krankenstandsbestätigung): The basic form your doctor fills out, stating your illness and expected recovery time
• Hospital Certificate (Spitalsbestätigung): Used when you receive inpatient treatment, including admission and discharge dates
• Extended Illness Form (Verlängerungsbestätigung): Required when your illness continues beyond the initially estimated period
• Work Accident Certificate (Arbeitsunfallbestätigung): Special version documenting injuries that occurred during work hours
• Electronic e-Card Confirmation: Digital version automatically sent to your employer through Austria's e-Card system

• Employees: Must obtain and submit the Sick Pay Form when illness prevents them from working, following strict submission deadlines
• Medical Doctors: Examine patients and issue official Krankenstandsbestätigungen, certifying the nature and expected duration of illness
• Employers: Receive and process these forms, managing sick leave records and ensuring correct salary continuation payments
• Health Insurance Providers (Krankenkassen): Process forms for benefits, track sick leave patterns, and handle extended illness cases
• HR Departments: Maintain sick leave documentation, ensure compliance with labor laws, and manage related payroll adjustments

• Personal Details: Have your full name, social security number (SVN), and employer information ready
• Medical Information: Visit your doctor to get an official diagnosis and expected recovery timeline
• Timing Details: Note the exact start date of your illness and when you first contacted your doctor
• Document Copies: Request multiple copies - one each for your employer, health insurance, and personal records
• Submission Plan: Arrange to deliver the form within three working days, either in person or through a trusted representative
• Follow-up Records: Keep proof of submission and any related medical documentation for your records

• Patient Information: Full name, date of birth, social security number (SVN), and residential address
• Employment Details: Current employer's name, address, and company registration number
• Medical Certification: Specific diagnosis code, start date of illness, and expected duration of incapacity
• Doctor's Declaration: Treating physician's name, medical registration number, and official stamp
• Work Capacity Statement: Clear indication of complete or partial inability to work
• Date and Signatures: Both doctor and patient signatures, with the date of examination
• Privacy Notice: GDPR-compliant statement about medical data handling and sharing

The Sick Pay Form (Krankenstandsbestätigung) is often confused with the Return to Work Form, but they serve different purposes in Austria's workplace health management system.

• Timing of Use: A Sick Pay Form is submitted at the start of illness to justify absence, while a Return to Work Form is completed before resuming work after recovery
• Medical Detail Level: Sick Pay Forms contain specific diagnosis codes and expected recovery periods, whereas Return to Work Forms focus on work capacity and any needed accommodations
• Legal Requirements: Sick Pay Forms are mandatory within three days of illness starting, but Return to Work Forms are typically only required for extended absences or specific industries
• Processing Path: Sick Pay Forms go to both employer and health insurance, while Return to Work Forms are primarily internal employer documents