{"id":3284,"date":"2026-10-12T17:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/incofis.com\/?p=3284"},"modified":"2026-10-12T17:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:50:37","slug":"social-security-will-notify-sick-leave-decisions-online-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incofis.com\/en\/news-en\/social-security-will-notify-sick-leave-decisions-online-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security will notify sick leave decisions online only"},"content":{"rendered":"

Order ISM\/541\/2026<\/strong> came into force this September, extending the cases in which Spain\u2019s Social Security communicates exclusively by electronic means<\/strong>, through its Electronic Office (SEDESS). Here is a summary of the key points and how they may affect your company.<\/p>\n

Download the full information note in PDF (in Spanish):<\/strong> click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Which procedures are now included?<\/h3>\n

Until now, mandatory electronic notification covered benefits such as birth and childcare, or risk during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Since 1 September 2026<\/strong>, it also covers temporary incapacity, permanent incapacity and permanent non-incapacitating injuries<\/strong>. In practice, any employee who applies for or receives one of these benefits will no longer receive decisions by post.<\/p>\n

Watch out for SMS and email alerts<\/h3>\n

Social Security may send an SMS or email when there is a new notification, provided the employee has registered their phone number and email address, but that message is for information only<\/strong>. The notification is deemed delivered as soon as it is available in the Electronic Office, whether or not it has been read<\/strong>. That is why it is advisable to have a digital certificate, electronic ID card or Cl@ve at hand and to check the platform regularly.<\/p>\n

What we recommend<\/h3>\n

Although the notification is addressed to the employee, a decision that goes unnoticed can complicate a return to work, a medical discharge or payroll calculations. Our recommendation:<\/p>\n