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Body & Soul1 min ago
Should I Be Able To Self Certify?
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I work part time and have taken off last Thursday, and Monday, Wednesday and tomorrow this week.
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With two Thursdays in there, you'll have been off for more than 7 days in a row. (It's the number of days illness which is counted, not the number of days that you're actually absent from work). So your employer has the right to demand a doctor's note:
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Did you see the gov.uk link Islay?
The relevant extract says "Employees must give their employer a doctor’s ‘fit note’ (sometimes called a ‘sick note’) if they’re off sick for more than 7 days in a row (including non-working days)." I read that as meaning it's for mor ethan 7 elapsed days, regardless of whether you work 3 days a week or 5 days a week. Maybe we've misinterpreted it. I read it that fit notes must be provided but maybe some employers have the option to waive that requirement.
The relevant extract says "Employees must give their employer a doctor’s ‘fit note’ (sometimes called a ‘sick note’) if they’re off sick for more than 7 days in a row (including non-working days)." I read that as meaning it's for mor ethan 7 elapsed days, regardless of whether you work 3 days a week or 5 days a week. Maybe we've misinterpreted it. I read it that fit notes must be provided but maybe some employers have the option to waive that requirement.
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