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Sickies
The delightful Aussie colloquialism ‘sickie’ can describe both the person who is sick, and the time taken off work to allow said sickness to flourish to its full potential. Unfathomably, many employers still require a certificate even for one or … Continue reading
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Tagged humour, medical certificate, Medical Observer, sick note, sickie
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