How the sick leave is paid

In the event of temporary incapacity for work, an employee is entitled to receive social benefits in cases provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Temporary incapacity benefits are paid by the employer from its own funds on the basis of a certificate of temporary incapacity for work.
The benefit amount depends on the employee's average earnings, the number of working days falling within the period of temporary incapacity, and the limitations established by law.
This article explains how benefits are assigned and calculated, how payments are made when an employee works for multiple employers, the circumstances in which benefits are not paid, and the special provisions applicable to certain categories of employees.