S.L. 452.127 Art. 9Sick Leave.     Cap. 318.    S.L. 452.87.

(1) Whole-time platform workers shall in every calendar year be entitled to sick leave, of at least the equivalent of two

(2) working weeks on full pay, less an amount equal to the sum set for sickness benefit entitlement at the rate established under the Social

Security Act, and part-time platform workers shall have a pro rata entitlement to sick leave in hours on full pay, less an amount equal to the sum set for sickness benefit entitlement at the rate established under the Social Security Act, which amount is also to be calculated on a basis: pro rata

Provided that:

(a) the first three (3) days of any claim for sick leave shall be paid in full by the employer;

(b) a medical certificate covering the period of absence shall be provided to the employer on the day of return to work or, if said period of absence is longer than seven (7) days, within seven (7) days of the onset of sick leave absence.

(2) Whole-time platform workers employed for less than one year shall be entitled to paid sick leave in proportion to the number of months in employment.

(3) The employer shall have the right to request a medical certificate by a physician sent by him to certify incapacity for work during the period of absence.

(4) The sick leave entitlement granted in accordance with this article shall be calculated on the basis provided for annual leave as specified in regulation 8(1) of the Organisation of Working Time

Regulations.