Overview

• The SEPE has officially confirmed that periods of medical leave due to common illnesses or non-work-related accidents will be deducted from the total duration of unemployment benefits.
• Medical leaves caused by work-related accidents or professional illnesses are exempt from this deduction, ensuring no reduction in unemployment benefit eligibility.
• Workers on medical leave at the time of dismissal continue to receive temporary disability payments from the INSS or mutual insurance providers until they are medically cleared.
• Unemployment benefits can only be claimed after the worker receives medical clearance, with the deducted leave period already counted against the total benefit duration.
• The policy has raised concerns among workers about the financial impact of losing unemployment benefits while recovering from non-work-related medical conditions.