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Sick Leave Abuse

Sick Leave Abuse

Employers are aware that some employees abuse their sick leave privileges because the employees deem it to be an entitlement or a right.

Sick leave over holiday periods

Sick leave over holiday periods

The December holiday period is close and many employees would be taking annual leave during this time. Employers can expect a flurry of sick leave notes from employees because they were absent on...

Sangoma sick notes – Are they proof of sick leave?

Sangoma sick notes – Are they proof of sick leave?

Many employers raise questions about whether or not they should accept a certificate from a sangoma, or traditional healer, as valid proof to give an employee sick leave. For a while, only employers...

Can an employee take leave after giving notice?

Can an employee take leave after giving notice?

This question is not easy to answer or to explain. It can be confusing unless the provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) are very carefully read and considered. Can an employee...

Medical Certificates from Traditional Healers

Medical Certificates from Traditional Healers

We receive many questions from employers whether they should accept a 'medical certificate' from an employee who had been to a 'sangoma' or traditional healer. Are medical certificates from...

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