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Medical certificate for sick leave

February 14, 2020

Medical certificate for sick leaveWhen sick leave is taken by an employee, their employer is entitled to ask for proof of the illness or injury (typically a medical certificate from a doctor).

If your employer asks for proof when you’re off sick for less than 3 consecutive days, they are required to pay any expenses incurred (for example, your GP’s consultation fee). However, if you are off work sick for 3 or more consecutive days then you’ll have to pay for any costs incurred in getting proof if requested.

If an employee doesn’t provide proof when requested without having a reasonable excuse, their employer is not required to pay them for the sick leave until the proof has been provided.

Note: This post is brief and general in nature. You should not treat it as legal advice and should seek professional advice before taking any action in relation to the matters dealt with in this post. Armstrong Murray accepts no liability for losses suffered by any person or organisation who may rely directly or indirectly on this post.

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