Sick Leave South African court upholds firing of worker who faked illness iStock.com/bephotographers Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 10 August 2023 Demonstrating the importance of trust between employer and employee, the South African Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of a government worker who claimed to be unwell in order to attend a pro 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... Sick Leave Italian court clarifies criterion for calculating maximum length of sick leave Wellbeing Most APAC workers have no legal right to sick pay, ILO finds Sick Pay Sickness absence in UK labour market reaches record high Remuneration Ireland to introduce statutory sick pay