Sickness Absence in the Private Sector of Greece: Comparing Shipyard Industry and National Insurance Data

Approximately 3% of employees are absent from work due to illness daily in Europe, while in some countries sickness absence exceeds 20 days per year. Based on a limited body of reliable studies, Greek employees in the private sector seem to be absent far less frequently ( < 5 days/year) compa...

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Main Authors: Eleni Jelastopulu, Eleni C. Konstantinou, Efi Mikelatou, Dimitra Tanagra, Evangelos C. Alexopoulos, Georgios Merekoulias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/9/4/1171/