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Before returning to work from sickness absence, you may be required to provide a doctor’s certificate
stating that it is safe for you to do so. The company may, at any time, require an employee to submit
to a medical examination by a doctor nominated by the company regardless of the length of absence.

2.12.6 Medical Certificates

If you are absent from work due to sickness on the third working day of absence, you must submit a
medical certificate to a MANAGER so that it is received on or before the fourth day of absence. Where
this is not possible, you must contact him or her to explain the reason. All medical certificates must
state the nature and expected duration of your illness.

In the case of illness, you must telephone a MANAGER every Monday, advising that the absence is
going to continue. Medical certificates must also be submitted on a weekly basis.

Note: Any misrepresentation on medical certificates may lead to instigation of disciplinary
proceedings.

2.12.7 Illness while on holiday leave

If an employee should fall ill while on holiday you should inform a MANAGER. The Company will treat
the holiday leave as sick leave, if medical certification is provided.

2.12.8 Absence adjacent to holiday leave

If an employee should fall ill adjacent to approved holiday leave it is at the company's discretion to
withdraw approval for that holiday leave. Should approval be withdrawn a MANAGER will inform you
of this.

2.12.9 Referral to the Company Doctor

The Company will be entitled, at its expense, to require you to be examined by an independent
medical practitioner of the Company's choice at any time (whether or not you are absent by reason
of sickness or injury) and you agree that the doctor carrying out the examination may disclose to and
discuss with the Company the results of the examination.

An employee will always be given at least 48 hours’ notice to attend the company appointed Doctor,

Employees will be asked to inform a MANAGER of any problem with attendance at the appointment.
Failure to notify a MANAGER results in an additional cost to the Company.
2.12.10 On Your Return to Work

Immediately on your return to work from sick leave, you must report to a MANAGER. He or she will
discuss with you the reason for your absence and complete the return to work interview with you.

2.12.11 Short-term Persistent Sickness Absence

In cases where you are consistently absent, whether medically certified or not, the Company reserves
the right to initiate disciplinary procedures. This will also apply where your absence shows an
unacceptable pattern or failure to meet contractual obligations i.e. attend work.

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