Sick leave: around four out of ten employees affected in 2024, young people and managers are the most affected

Young people aged 18-34 are more affected than employees as a whole (47%, +1 point compared to last year, and even 49% among 18-30 year-olds), while seniors aged 50 and over are less affected (32%, -5 points). Managers are also more affected (53%), a rate that has increased by eight points in one year, although it has returned to the same level as two years ago.

By sector of activity, health is in the lead (53%), ahead of construction (48%, +8 points) and industry (44%). This is followed by trade (40%), services (39%) and transport (38%). Short-term work stoppages (1 to 3 days) are on the rise (30%, +2 points), while medium-term work stoppages (4 to 30 days) are falling (60%, -3 points) and long-term work stoppages (more than 30 days) remain stable (10%).

“Management practices”

After common illnesses (flu, colds, tonsillitis, etc.) and Covid (40%), psychological disorders and/or burnout are the second most common reason for sick leave (16%, compared to 15% the previous two years). This is followed by musculoskeletal disorders (14%) and accidents/traumas (13%). One in four long-term sick leave cases is linked to psychological disorders (+3 points).