Question

A 29-year-old man requests a sick note after 3 days off work with a self-limiting viral illness. He is now well. He says his employer ‘insists on a doctor’s note for any time off’. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that he can self-certify for the first 7 days and a fit note is not required

Answer

Provide a fit note for the 3 days off

Answer

Refuse and tell him to change jobs

Answer

Backdate a fit note for 2 weeks to keep his employer happy

Answer

Issue a fit note stating he is unfit indefinitely

Practice question

A 29-year-old man requests a sick note after 3 days off work with a self-limiting viral illness. He is now well. He says his employer ‘insists on a doctor’s note for any time off’. What is the most appropriate response?