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Basic Guide to Sick Leave (Wholesale and Retail)
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Workers may take up to 6 weeks of sick leave on full pay in a
3-year period. Employers may insist on proof of illness before
paying a worker for sick leave.
ApplicationSectoral Determination 9 applies to all employers and workers in
the wholesale and retail sector, including those associated with-
The determination does not apply to workers who are covered
by-
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies in respect of any matter not covered by this sectoral determination. See
Number of Sick DaysAn employee is entitled to 6 weeks’ paid sick leave in a period of
36 months.
However, during the first 6 months of employment, workers are only
entitled to 1 day’s paid sick leave for every 26 days worked.
Proof of IllnessAn employer may require a medical certificate before paying
workers who are absent for more than 2 consecutive days or who are
often absent (more than twice in an 8-week period).
A medical practitioner may provide a certificate or any other
person who is certified to do so. This certificate must state the
period for which the worker was unable to work.
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