Sick Leave Faking illness: How Italian courts assess employer controls on sick leave iStock.com/Koca Thursday 11 November 2021 If an employee often requests sick leave at the weekend, or in the vicinity of holidays or leave, their employer may suspect the worker is faking their illness. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Covid-19 Italy’s inoculation of healthcare sector clarifies law on anti-vaxxers Covid-19 Italy’s covid “green pass” an administrative headache for employers Disputes Why employee misuse of the internet is risky business in Italy Future of Work How new EU rules can give Italy’s right to disconnect more teeth