Should I Be Able To Self Certify?

[pastafreak]

I work part time and have taken off last Thursday, and Monday, Wednesday and tomorrow this week.

[fiction-factory]

I think you need a 'fit' note
From the gov.uk site:
Fit notes and proof of sickness
Employees must give their employer a doctor’s ‘fit note’ (sometimes called a ‘sick note’) if they’re off sick for more than 7 days in a row (including non-working days).

[alavahalf]

Straight from the horses mouth ..

https://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1062.aspx?CategoryID=68

[pixie374]

That might depend on your workplace. At ours you could only self-certify for 7 days, so would need a GP letter for 8.

[Buenchico]

With two Thursdays in there, you'll have been off for more than 7 days in a row. (It's the number of days illness which is counted, not the number of days that you're actually absent from work). So your employer has the right to demand a doctor's note:
https://www.gov.uk/taking-sick-leave

[pastafreak]

So it's not counted as the days I would have actually worked?
I was thinking of going back in tomorrow...think I will now.
Getting bored!

[Islay]

What are your rostered days?
At my office if you are due to work Monday Wednesday and Thursday and are sick those day and then the following next working days its those days you are sick.
We can self cert for 5 working days

[fiction-factory]

Did you see the gov.uk link Islay?
The relevant extract says "Employees must give their employer a doctor’s ‘fit note’ (sometimes called a ‘sick note’) if they’re off sick for more than 7 days in a row (including non-working days)." I read that as meaning it's for mor ethan 7 elapsed days, regardless of whether you work 3 days a week or 5 days a week. Maybe we've misinterpreted it. I read it that fit notes must be provided but maybe some employers have the option to waive that requirement.

[THECORBYLOON]

You can self-certify for seven days, not seven working days. If you're entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) you won't be paid for the first three WORKING days. If you're sick to-morrow still, you'll get a day's SSP.