How to handle the sickie

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Running Time: 8:38

Date: 01/03/2023

This year’s Australia Day holiday fell on a Thursday. Some employees around the country saw that as an opportunity to take a sickie, and have an extra-long weekend. But, others were genuinely ill. As a boss, how do you know if someone’s being honest?

Karen Gately, CEO of Corporate Dojo, says it’s important to have open and honest conversations with your staff. Employers should have policies in place and everyone should understand their obligations under the law.

Karen Gately, Corporate Dojo