Manage and evaluate incapacity for work digitally
With ZMI – eAU, sick notes are integrated securely, legally compliant and seamlessly into your HR processes – for less administrative work and more efficiency.
Manage sick notes digitally
With ZMI – eAU, you can record sick notes directly in your digital time tracking system. The electronic certificate of incapacity for work is then automatically requested and retrieved from the statutory health insurance fund.
Seamless integration
ZMI – eAU can be seamlessly integrated into existing HR and time recording systems. All requests and confirmations are clearly displayed and the data can be transferred directly to payroll accounting (e.g. DATEV).
Efficient processing without media disruptions
The digital retrieval of the eAU directly from the time recording software eliminates the need for paper-based processes. This reduces administrative effort and minimizes sources of error.
Legally compliant & Data protection compliant
The use of ZMI – eAU complies with legal requirements and ensures the secure processing of sensitive health data. The data is transmitted to the GKV server via certified communication software.
Transparent Overview
ZMI – eAU provides a transparent overview of all eAU requests made and the corresponding feedback. This means you always have an overview of the status of your employees’ sick notes.
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ZMI - eAU: Retrieve incapacity for work digitally in 3 steps
Record sick days and call up incapacity for work with just a few clicks.
1
Enter sick note
Employee calls in sick and enters the day of absence in time tracking
2
eAU request
Transfer of eAU requests to the GKV server via the certified communication software
3
View feedback
Get an overview of all feedback in ZMI – eAU.
Expand your software to suit your requirements
Good on their own, even better together: our extensions offer you comprehensive options for all HR and security processes.
ZMI - Time
ZMI – Time is the central platform for managing your HR data and configuring everything related to your working time recording.
- Intelligent personnel master data maintenance
- Multi-client capability
- Absence calendar
- Correction assistant with approval workflow
- High degree of customization
- Support for flexible working time models
ZMI - WebClient
The ZMI – WebClient offers time tracking and Employee Self Service integrated in one tool.
- Online bookings and subsequent booking of times
- User group-dependent evaluations and reports
- Digital applications for vacation, flexitime, booking corrections, etc.
- Information on the decision-making process by e-mail
- Display of time balances, remaining vacation, etc.
- Vacation & shift planner
ZMI - App
With the ZMI app, you can easily record working times, absences and order and project times via smartphone or tablet – anytime and anywhere.
- Mobile recording of bookings in real time
- Team booking for several employees
- Barcode scan with smartphone/tablet camera
- Optional recording of the booking location via GPS
- Offline storage of all bookings
- Workflow, attendance status and driver's license check as add-ons
Further ZMI modules
Staff scheduling (PEP)
Intuitive shift planning with ZMI – Planner.
Project time recording
Record order and project times in compliance with ZMI – Auftrag.
Driver’s license check
Seamless documentation of your driver’s license checks with ZMI – Führerscheinkontrolle.
Access control
Online and offline access control with ZMI – Zutritt & ZMI – Connect.
The eAU process in detail
The following diagram illustrates the complete process of the electronic certificate of incapacity for work (eAU) with ZMI – eAU – from the employee’s sick note to the feedback from the health insurance company. The diagram shows step by step how ZMI – eAU automatically prepares the sickness absence request, transmits it to the GKV server via certified communication software and then integrates the confirmation back into the system. This avoids media disruptions and digitizes HR processes efficiently and in a legally compliant manner.
Hosting options
You can either install our software locally on your own servers or
. You can use our Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) service and host the ZMI – WebClient conveniently in a private cloud.
Self-Hosted
The ZMI software is installed and operated in your company’s own infrastructure. This means you retain full data sovereignty and can control hardware performance, security policies and integrations yourself – online and offline.
Advantages
- Full data control
- Individual customizability
- Offline availability in the LAN
- No ongoing hosting fees
Private cloud
The ZMI software is hosted for you in a dedicated cloud environment. You can access the applications from any location via a browser or remote desktop connection without having to use your own server resources.
Advantages
- Regular updates and backups
- Fast commissioning
- Location and device-independent access
- Predictable operating costs
Over 1,700 customers at
have already opted for ZMI at
.
Thanks to the confident and consistently very pleasant project management, all requirements, especially with regard to the interface programming, could be realized cleanly within the schedule.
One advantage is that we can also operate across locations with this standardized software and can therefore also support each other in administration in times of staff shortages.
Simple operation and handling for those responsible for time management. Workflows can be customized.
The individual solutions for corporate criteria are particularly noteworthy. The diverse evaluation options and informative reports round off the software.
We chose ZMI time tracking because it allows us to integrate 3 programs from other providers into one program.
The program is very easy to understand. The support team is very helpful and always tries to find a solution. You can implement projects well with ZMI.
Over 1,700 customers
already rely on ZMI.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to your most important questions
What is the electronic certificate of incapacity for work (eAU)?
Since January 1, 2023, the eAU has replaced the previous paper certificate for people with statutory health insurance. It is transmitted digitally by the treating doctor to the health insurance fund, from where the employer can retrieve it.
How does the retrieval of the eAU with ZMI - eAU work?
Once the employee has reported sick, the eAU request is sent to the GKV server via certified communication software. The confirmation is then displayed in ZMI – eAU.
Is ZMI - eAU compatible with my existing payroll software?
Yes, ZMI – eAU can be used regardless of the payroll system used and its location (in-house, outsourced or at the tax consultant).
What are the advantages of using ZMI - eAU?
The digital processing of sick notes reduces paperwork, accelerates information flows and increases data security.
Is ZMI - eAU compatible with DATEV?
ZMI offers you flexible solutions for working time recording with an integrated eAU interface that integrates seamlessly with DATEV LODAS and DATEV Lohn & Gehalt.
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Would you like to find out more about the ZMI - eAU and the eAU-DATEV interface?
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– Markus Welsch (Head of Sales)
