South Africa's labour laws set out clear rules governing paid sick leave and the circumstances under which employers may require a medical certificate from absent workers. Labour lawyer Aslam Moolla, speaking to IOL, explains what the Basic Conditions of Employment Act says about employees' rights, sick pay entitlements and doctor's notes. The guidance aims to clarify when workers who call in sick must provide proof of illness and when an employer's demand for certification is justified.
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