Sickness absence was 7.19 per cent in the third quarter, figures from Statistics Norway show. This is an increase of 1.6 per cent compared to the previous quarter, which was a record high. The absence is therefore still the highest since the swine flu 15 years ago. There are over 10 million lost days’ work in this quarter, due to sickness absence, according to Nav. The third quarter, which covers July to September, is usually the quarter with the lowest sickness absence. – The good news is that the rise is leveling off. But it must still be said that it is at a high level, says Nav director Hans Christian Holthe to news. It is particularly respiratory diseases and many long-term sick leave that are the reason why absenteeism is increasing. Holthe says they keep a special eye on the long-term absence. – We have a large number of people on sick leave due to mental illness. They often mean that people are away from work for a long time. The threshold becomes higher with long-term absences. Labor and Inclusion Minister Tonje Brenna (Ap) tells NTB that it is important to reduce the high level of sickness absence. – We need everyone we can to work in Norway. We cannot afford for the absence to continue with this over time.
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