Germans have plenty of names for those who choose not to work: “Drückeberger”, “Bummelantinnen”, “Faulpelze”. But what are the risks of cutting sick pay to reduce absenteeism?
Author: Ann-Kristin Tlusty
Born in 1994. Studied sociology, psychology and cultural studies. With ZEIT ONLINE since 2017. Her first book, “Süß. Eine feministische Kritik” (Sweet. A feminist critique), was published by Hanser Verlag in 2021. This was followed in 2024 by the SPIEGEL bestseller anthology “Selbst schuld!” (Your own fault!), which she edited together with Wolfgang M. Schmitt.