Pulling a sickie? Employers stay alert for misuse and follow fair process

Pulling a sickie? Employers stay alert for misuse and follow fair process
Pulling a sickie might get you into trouble. (Image: Getty)
Rachael Judge
As winter approaches and the season of colds and flus looms, so does the need for sick leave. But what happens when employees stretch the definition of sick leave?While a day off to rest and recover is an important right when an employee is genuinely unwell, some people take things a step too far. This happened recently when an Australian lawyer was caught taking sick leave to attend an Australian Football League (AFL) game.Mr Fuller, a Melbourne lawyer, planned an interstate trip for the AFL ‘Gather Round’, but didn’t re...

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