A higher level for the sick leave pay will be introduced. Sick leave payments
will be equal to at least one minimum wage 12,130 (US$152) per month until
the end of this year, as well as automatic prolongation of benefits without
beneficiaries having to file additional paperwork. Prior to this change, cash
sickness benefits were calculated on the employee's length of service and
salary. Previously, some employees were entitled in the past to very low
payment for sick leave.