Victor Simunovic

No, generally an employer cannot directly override a valid doctor’s sick cert. However, they can question it or request an independent medical assessment if they have reasonable medical or legal grounds. When you’re unwell, getting a medical certificate (sick cert) often feels like the final step in justifying your time off work. But what happens […]

The answer is: No, in most cases pharmacists cannot issue official sick notes for work absence in Ireland and across the EU. However, in some countries such as the UK and Australia, pharmacists and some other registered healthcare practitioners can issue sick notes. Let’s understand what a sick note is, why pharmacists can’t issue sick

Yes, if proven, you can be fired (dismissed) for misrepresentation of a sick note. If your employer has reasonable grounds to suspect that you have misrepresented a sick note or are malingering at work, which is deliberate feigning or exaggeration of an illness or injury to get external benefits such as time off work, they

Sick note paranoia isn’t a formal medical term but the anxiety or guilt that people feel when they take time off work due to illness or injury. Even when it’s completely legitimate. It’s that nagging thought of: “Will my manager think I’m faking it?” “What if my colleagues think I’m lazy?” “I’ll fall behind, may

Pain in the back of ribs can have many reasons. It can be due to an injury, but sometimes it can point towards an underlying cause such as osteoporosis, gallstones, or a lung condition. The pain can range from  mild to severe and may feel sharp or dull.  Most of the time the pain gets

Coughing is something we all do—whether from seasonal cold, allergies, or a chest infection. Sometimes coughing can cause pain in your back and can become uncomfortable. Coughing itself can trigger back pain by straining a muscle or it can aggravate an existing condition like spinal stenosis or sciatica. Let’s explore the common causes of back

Having a baby is one of the most life-changing experiences for a woman. No matter how you give birth, the post-partum period can be difficult for new mums. Postpartum-recovery, especially after C-section can bring unique challenges—one of which is back pain. If you had a c-section and are experiencing back pain—you’re not alone. It’s quite

What is a Sick Leave? Sick leave is the period of paid time off that an employee is entitled to take when they’re too ill to work due to illness or injury. In Ireland, you would usually need to provide a sick cert or medical certificate from a doctor to your employer in order to

Back pain between your shoulder blades can be quite uncomfortable. It makes it difficult to sit, sleep, or even take a deep breath. There can be many causes for this kind of pain. Sometimes it’s caused by something as simple as poor posture, and sometimes it can be a sign of something serious. Let’s explore

Nausea can feel quite unpleasant. No matter the reason, that queasy, unsettled feeling can throw off your whole day. While there are medications that can help, many people want to start simple and try natural remedies that can relieve their nausea. Let’s explore 9 simple and natural home remedies for nausea. 9 Natural Ways to