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South African employment law experts examine the statutory sick leave framework, revealing common misconceptions about the three-year cycle entitlement and exploring the staggering economic impact of absenteeism and presenteeism. Through analysis of recent case law, including a viral CCMA decision involving a social media personality, they demonstrate how courts handle sick leave abuse and why medical certificates don't provide absolute protection.

The updated Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, issued under the Labour Relations Act, 1996, was published in Government Gazette No. 53294 and came into effect on 4 September 2025.