Schnitzer criticizes sick leave: High levels of sick leave harm the economy!

Schnitzer criticizes sick leave: High levels of sick leave harm the economy!

The chairwoman of the Economic Advisory Council, Monika Schnitzer, is causing a stir with her latest demands. In an interview with the “Rheinische Post” she emphasized the need to abolish telephone sick leave. While she acknowledges that telephone sick leave primarily relieves pressure on doctors' offices, she expressed concerns that it creates false incentives for people to call in sick. Schnitzer criticized the high level of sick leave in Germany, which is above average compared to other countries, and called for a review of the current regulations in order to clear up the jungle of sick leave practices ZDF is reported.

Inheritance tax in sight

But Schnitzer is not just concerned with sick notes. It also calls for a fundamental reform of inheritance tax, particularly with regard to business inheritance. In her statements, she demanded that inheritance from companies be included in taxation. You lack the basis for assuming that there is a lack of liquid assets to pay the tax. Rather, the heirs could pay the tax through other assets or loans via the capital market, says Schnitzer. She also advocates the possibility of deferring tax obligations. These inheritance tax controversies also discuss the reports of Deutschlandfunk, where she emphasizes that increasing inheritance tax, rather than imposing a tax burden on billionaires, is a more promising option.

Another point in Schnitzer's demands is the increase in the retirement age. She expressed concern that retirement at 63 does not benefit the most burdened workers, such as care workers, who often cannot reach the required 45 years of contributions. This dialogue about important economic reforms highlights the need for an in-depth discussion about necessary changes in the social and tax system.