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Temporarily Absent from Work due to Illness or Injury
An employee is considered temporarily absent from work due to illness or injury if:
- they have provided a medical certificate or statutory declaration in relation to an illness or injury within 24 hours after the beginning of their absence from work (or a longer period if reasonable); or
- they have complied with any notification requirements set out in a workplace instrument.
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An employee who is temporarily absent from work due to illness or injury is protected by unlawful discrimination protections.
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