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Don’t Rely On A Sick Note From Your Pharmacist, Experts Warn

Don’t rely on a sick note from your pharmacist, experts warn

Don’t rely on a sick note from your pharmacist, experts warn.

Pharmacies advertise Absence From Work certificates for $5 to $25, as an alternative to getting a medical certificate from a GP.

However, employment lawyer Christiaan van Oeveren warns your employer may not accept them.

“The Fair Work Act says evidence for sick leave needs to satisfy a reasonable person,” he said.

“But depending on your award, a pharmacy certificate might not be enough to satisfy your boss that you had a legitimate illness.”

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