Medical Certificates and award information
My partners daughter was knocked off her bike on her way to work at Subway as she was pretty shook up as you can imagine badly bruised etc she was unable to go to work. Since then she has received physio treatment and it has been reported to the police. Unfortunately the manager and store owner are refusing to accept her medical certificate as they don't require it. They have since removed her from this week roster even though she is fit for light duties. A similar thing happened when she was admitted to emergency except then they tried to give her a warning for not finding coverage for her shift. Though I would have thought that be a management issue to deal with.
I realise she is a casual and the medical certificate has no bearing on her wages but all the places I have worked accept them and note whether it is for how many days or has duty restrictions etc then file them. Is there something in Fairwork that says you don't have to accept the medical certificates?
This store owner is also refusing to say what award or agreement she is paid under which I also thought was a right under Fairwork act. Both parents have asked as well but to no avail. Nothing is stated on her payslip either as there was some confusion whether she was employed as a casual or part time as well. The old manager told her that she would be part time and crossed this on her tax declaration form but the owner says there was a mistake made and she is casual. I had thought under Fairwork you could ask for information on what award you are paid under ie modern award which one etc or if it is an agreement request a copy for your records. Is this not the case anymore?
Any advice would be appreciated