Avellino Court rules on medical inspection report validity

The Court of Avellino has issued a ruling clarifying the legal weight of medical inspection reports during sick leave. In sentence no. 1037, the court specified that a medical officer's report stating ‘no one answered’ at a residence does not automatically prove the worker was absent. While the report is a public document that holds weight unless challenged by a claim of falsehood, it only serves as proof of what the doctor personally witnessed.

To avoid complications during mandatory availability windows, the court emphasized that workers have a duty of diligence. This includes ensuring practical measures are in place, such as a functioning doorbell, a legible name on the intercom, and keeping a telephone nearby to facilitate contact with the inspector.

This ruling distinguishes between the physical act of a doctor being unable to gain entry and the legal conclusion of a worker's absence, allowing employees to prove their presence through other means.