Hahn & Hahn

Fake and Illegal Sick Notes

Posted in: Labour Law
Speaker: Thabiso Tshukudu

Following the recent news of a Woolworths employee being dismissed over a questionable sick note, we speak to Thabiso Tshukudu to unpack the legal issues: When must an employee provide a medical certificate? And what can an employer do if they suspect a doctor is issuing fraudulent sick notes used by staff?

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