Get a Medical/Sick Certificate for Free by Writing a Stat Dec

Hey OzBargainers,

As pointed out by @tunzafun001

Here’s a game-changer for anyone who hates unnecessary trips to the GP: Did you know that under Fair Work Australia guidelines, you can use a statutory declaration instead of a medical certificate for sick leave? This means no more waiting rooms, no more unnecessary exposure to illnesses, and best of all, no more fees! Also takes the congestions off of local GPs.

Here was the comment picked up on another deal

Ok, this $hits me big time… 99% of people DO NOT need to get a sick certificate…and 99% of people DO NOT need to go into a GP and keep infections circulating.

Employers are wasting our already strained medical sector, and keeping Covid/Flu in circulation by forcing people to head out.

Under Fairwork Australia - a stat dec is sufficient, ie "I was unable to work due to illness on 'x' dates". Get it sorted when you are ready, Isolate, get yourself well….then Stat Dec.

Now these days, 'almost' anyone can sign a stat dec (not just a JP, ie pharmacist (some charge now), teacher, bank teller, police, post office, just about any govy worker etc - have a look). That being said, just looking up the JP listings, and my neighbour is one! So I have 6 people in a 100m radius who can sign it.

Make sure you under Fairwork Australia - Leave the medical visits for when they are REALLY needed. Keep your money.

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/sick-and-carers-leave/paid…

As user below posted, if it's isn't a commonwealth issue…no extra witness required at all for this one. No brainer…DO THIS.

Remember - "illness' is sufficient - You dont need to go into details of how your @ss is falling out…

https://my.gov.au/en/about/help/digital-identity/digital-com…

原文地址：https://www.ozbargain.com.au/n...