# Sick note: stricter rules from 2026

- Published: 2026-07-23
- Topic: Employment Law
- Source: Lex4you by Securex

The number of one-day absences without a certificate decreases from three to two. Read about the changes for local boards of directors and federal civil servants.

**Read the full article:** [https://www.securex.be/en/lex4you/employer/news/sick-note-stricter-rules-from-2026](https://www.securex.be/en/lex4you/employer/news/sick-note-stricter-rules-from-2026)

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