Below are some of the things you should probably know about sick leave South Africa.

Generally, sick leave comes in handy for several purposes.

Note that any sick leave days that are taken during this period usually are deducted from the 36-month entitlement.

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There needs to be enough proof that the person was ill and hence incapable of carrying out their duties.

This will give the weekly rate, which is then divided by five to find the day rate.

Incapacity terminations

Cases of employment termination because of ill health incapacity are relatively fewer in SouthAfrica.

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More information about sick leave for Covid-19 patients can be found on theofficial government website.

DISCLAIMER:This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances.

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