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| Do be careful though, because even though it won't appear on your reference letter, a prospective employer could call a former employer for references and that could be another ball game.
Also to receive chômage/unemployment you must be considered "employable" at all times during your job search. I'm not sure of the parameters, but it's important to find out what the rules are if you are ill and on chômage at the same time.
Maybe your doctor could indicate that you are only able to work part time ? This way you could stay involved in your job and recuperate and get well.
5 days of sick leave in 24 years.... that's exceptional !
I wish you the very best, get well soon ! kindest regards and hang in there  | |
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Firstly, it is not normal practice in Switzerland for a prospective employer to contact your former employer without your permission and even in such case, given the legal situation on references, it would be almost impossible to find anyone who would be willing to discuss anything beyond what is in the reference letter. And in large banks it is usually the policy from HR that such calls will not be accepted. What your suggesting is highly unlikely to occur and is certainly something the OP does not need to be worrying about at this time.
Secondly, as has already been pointed out else where, even if you are sick you will qualify for unemployment benefits, so the OP has nothing to worry about there either.
And finally, if the doctor is suggesting that the OP needs to get away from work, then you can bet the working part time is not going to solve the problem.
Best Regards,
Jim