PSIER News 006/2009
The article details the interim swine flu arrangements effective immediately and to be in operation until 1 November 2009. These arrangements have been developed in response to the increased presentation of public service employees at hospital emergency departments for the sole purpose of obtaining either a medical certificate or a medical clearance to return to work.
Specifically the interim arrangements apply:
- when employees believe they have influenza (seasonal or H1N1) or influenza-like symptoms;
- when employees have been absent from the workplace due to this illness for a period up to seven calendar days; and
- when the employee would otherwise have obtained a medical certificate for the period of absence greater than three days (but less than eight days).
Eligible employees will be required to complete a statutory declaration to declare their absence for the above purpose. See the factsheet for more information on how to make a statutory declaration.
For more information on these interim swine flu arrangements please contact PSIER on the contact details listed below.
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Article: |
006/2009 |
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Issued: |
24 August 2009 |
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Telephone: |
3237 1564 |
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3229 5943 |
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