What are employees’ and employers’ rights and obligations in terms of sick leave?
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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...
Can an employee take all his sick leave or must it be pro-rated?
One of the common questions regarding sick leave is: Can an employee take all his sick leave or must it be pro-rated? Read on to find out what labour law says about this. The answer to this 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?
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
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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