Some medical certificates that employees present to substantiate personal leave provide very little information about the employees’ condition
So, can an employer seek more information in order to assess the validity of the leave claim?
Let’s first take a look at an example scenario posted to WorkplaceInfo.
Claire Harrison is the Founder and Managing Director of Harrisons, a flourishing HR consulting business that sprouted in 2009 from Claire’s passionate belief that inspiring leaders and superstar employees are the key success factor to any business. With over 20 years’ experience, Claire has worked as a HR Director of multi-national organisations, as a Non-Executive Board Director, and a small business owner. Claire’s corporate career includes working with companies such as BHP, Westpac, Fonterra and Mayne Nickless.