Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)Sectoral DeterminationsSectoral Determination 6 : Private Security Sector, South Africa10A. Proof of incapacity |
| (1) | An employer is not required to pay an employee in terms of clause 10 if the employee has been absent from work for more than two consecutive days or on more than two occasions during an eight-week period and, on request by the employer, does not produce a medical certificate stating that the employee was unable to work for the duration of the employee’s absence on account of sickness or injury. |
| (2) | A medical certificate in terms of sub clause (1) must be issued and signed by— |
| (a) | A medical practitioner; or |
| (b) | Any other person who is certified to diagnose and treat patients and who is registered with a professional council established by an Act of Parliament. |