A 47 year old office worker has been off with low back pain for 4 days. He feels improved and asks for a sick note for the previous week so he can cla...

Question

A 47 year old office worker has been off with low back pain for 4 days. He feels improved and asks for a sick note for the previous week so he can claim statutory sick pay. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Explain that no fit note is required for absences of up to 7 calendar days

Answer

Issue a fit note backdated 4 days as requested

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Refuse to advise on fitness for work

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Tell him only hospital specialists can issue fit notes

Answer

Advise him to obtain a private certificate at his own expense

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Sickness certification

A 47 year old office worker has been off with low back pain for 4 days. He feels improved and asks for a sick note for the previous week so he can claim statutory sick pay. How should you respond?