Doctor's appointment during working hours

Which doctor's appointment is allowed during working hours?

In principle, with regard to appointments with the doctor that are to take place during office hours, A distinction must be made between urgent visits to the doctor and appointments that also take place during leisure time could.

• In general, employers will not be enthusiastic if the employee visits a doctor during working hours, because after all, this non-existent working time costs the employer money. In principle, however, the employer does not have to accept every doctor's appointment during working hours.

• If you become acutely ill during your work, for example if you develop a high fever, you can definitely consult a doctor immediately, including during working hours. This applies to all cases of illness that require acute treatment.

• In addition to acute illnesses, you can also see a doctor during your working hours if it is not possible to get an appointment for the planned examination in your free time. This can be the case, for example, with a specialist who only assigns appointments between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for certain examinations.

When does the employer not have to consent to a doctor's visit?

While you have a doctor's appointment during the working time are allowed to perceive, there are also cases in which this is not easily possible.

• A classic example of when the employer does not have to consent to the doctor's visit during your service time or the lost working time can be made up for, are preventive examinations at the dentist. These appointments can be planned well in advance so that the appointment can also be made during vacation or during leisure time.

• A visit to the doctor during working hours is also usually not permitted, if you generally also have one You can get an appointment in your spare time, regardless of the type of treatment or examination acts.

• If your employer agrees to the doctor's visit, this does not mean that he has to pay for the lost working time. He can therefore absolutely demand that you rework the duration of the absence.

Even if you have the right to a visit to the doctor during your working hours in certain situations, you should try to keep the appointments in your free time as far as possible. Because interruptions to work are not welcomed by any employer.