Leave of Absence in 2007. Illness- and Accident-caused Leave in Austria

Absence from work due to illness or accident is the most important cause for unexpected leave periods and associated with major costs for companies and the economy. Drawing loosely on the German report on absence periods, WIFO is developing a data and analysis structure to document the trend of sick leave in Austria and to contribute to the health policy discussion. In addition to the long-term development of sick leave, WIFO studies its causes, the importance of accidents at work, links between unemployment and sick leave and the cost of absence from work.