An employer can ask for evidence from an employee to confirm that they were unfit for work. This can help decide if an employee should be paid sick leave or be paid a different type of leave or …

May 11, 2025 · Understand your employer’s key responsibilities to support sick employees, ensure compliance, and foster a healthy workplace environment in Australia.

Mar 15, 2024 · Australian employment law may provide certain rights and protections for employees who are ill or injured. For instance, the Fair Work Act 2009 outlines rights and obligations related to sick …

Jun 14, 2023 · With cold and flu season upon us, employees will be seeking to access accrued paid personal/carer’s leave (incorporating sick leave). Employers are often dissatisfied with the notice …

Feb 24, 2025 · The Rules: What the Fair Work Act Says The Fair Work Act 2009 sets the scene for employment matters in Australia, including sick and carer’s leave under the National Employment …

Mar 18, 2025 · In Australia, the Fair Work Act 2009 outlines the legal requirements for sick leave and medical certificates. Key legal points include: Entitlement to Sick Leave: Full-time and part-time …

Under the Fair Work Act 2009, employers often require a medical certificate for sick leave. That’s where we can help. At Medical Certificates Australia, we provide online sick certificates that make it easy to …

Mar 19, 2025 · The Fair Work Ombudsman explicitly notes that medical certificates or statutory declarations are acceptable forms of evidence for sick leave, as long as they would convince a …

May 29, 2019 · Know your rights when taking sick leave in Australia. Learn about Fair Work laws, employer obligations, and how to get a valid medical certificate online.

Long periods of sick leave Sometimes employees can't work for longer periods of time because of an illness or injury. There are protections for employees when this happens. On this page: Protection …