Common use of Provision of Medical Certificates Clause in Contracts

Provision of Medical Certificates. ‌ (a) You must provide a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner if you have three or more consecutive days’ absence. (b) You must provide a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner after taking a total of eight days absence in a calendar year where no medical certificate has been provided. (c) Where it is not reasonably practicable to obtain a medical certificate you must provide other evidence which would satisfy the secretary that the leave was taken for a reason described in clause 51, such as: (i) a pharmacist certificate; (ii) a statutory declaration; or (iii) other supporting documentation that is deemed suitable by the secretary (e.g. child care centre or school letter). (d) Your manager may give written notice to you (together with reasons) requiring you to provide a medical certificate or other evidence for any personal leave absence. (e) If you become eligible for personal leave when on recreation or long service leave and provide a medical certificate or other evidence, you may apply for personal leave. Recreation and long service leave will be re-credited to the extent of the period of personal leave granted.

Provision of Medical Certificates. ‌ (a) You must provide a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner if you have three or more consecutive days’ absence. (b) You must provide a medical certificate from a registered health practitioner after taking a total of eight five days absence in a calendar year where no medical certificate has been provided. (c) Where it is not reasonably practicable to obtain a medical certificate you must provide other evidence which would satisfy the secretary Secretary that the leave was taken for a reason described in clause 51Clause 43.4, such as: (i) a pharmacist certificate; (ii) a statutory declaration; or (iii) other supporting documentation that is deemed suitable by the secretary Secretary (e.g. child care centre or school letter). (d) Your manager may give written notice to you (together with reasons) requiring you to provide a medical certificate or other evidence for any personal leave absence. (e) If you become eligible for personal leave when on recreation or long service leave and provide a medical certificate or other evidence, you may apply for personal leave. Recreation and long service leave will be re-credited to the extent of the period of personal leave granted.