Your Sick Leave Rights at Abrina Home
Wednesday 29 April, 2026
Dear member,
HSU members at Abrina Home have raised concerns about sick leave requirements. An outdated notice about medical certificates has now been removed by management. Here is what the EA actually says.
- Evidence is not required for every absence. Under Clause 35.2, the employer can only require evidence for two or more consecutive days of absence, or for single-day absences where there is a pattern or excessive absenteeism. Normal single-day absences do not automatically require a certificate.
- A statutory declaration is acceptable evidence. You do not have to see a doctor. A stat dec made by you stating you were unfit for work is valid under Clause 35.2(b) and carries the same legal weight as a medical certificate.
- When evidence is required for carer's leave, a medical certificate for the person you cared for or a stat dec from you explaining the circumstances satisfies the requirement under Clause 35.3.
If you have further queries or questions, contact your HSU organiser, Hyojung Kim at hyojung.kim@hsu.asn.au or call Member Services Division on 1300 478 679.
Do you know someone who is not yet an HSU member? We can protect our rights only when we stand together. New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.
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