Doctors in Australia typically receive 4-5 weeks of paid annual leave per year, plus 10 days of sick leave. If you're a healthcare worker needing time off for illness or rest, Doccy can provide legitimate medical certificates within 15 minutes, helping you access your entitled sick leave benefits.

Australian employees are entitled to: 1) Annual leave (4 weeks paid), 2) Personal/sick leave (10 days paid), 3) Parental leave, 4) Compassionate leave, 5) Long service leave, and 6) Community service leave. For sick and carer's leave, you'll need a medical certificate which Doccy can provide online 24/7.

Yes, seeing a doctor for illness or injury can count as sick leave. Medical appointments for genuine health issues are covered under personal leave. Doccy eliminates the need to visit a clinic - get your consultation and certificate online from home, using your sick leave for actual rest and recovery.

Medical leave (personal/sick leave) in Australia provides 10 paid days per year for employees who are unwell or caring for sick family members. It's protected under the Fair Work Act. Doccy's AHPRA-registered doctors can assess your condition and issue valid certificates for medical leave 24/7.

Full-time employees accrue approximately 1.46 hours of sick leave per week, totaling 10 days (76 hours) per year. This accumulates from your first day and doesn't expire. When you need to use it, Doccy provides quick online consultations and instant medical certificates.

There's no legal limit on unpaid leave, but it requires employer approval. Unpaid leave may be an option after exhausting paid sick leave for extended illness. For any medical-related absence, paid or unpaid, you'll typically need a doctor's certificate which Doccy can provide.

You cannot be fired for taking approved unpaid leave or legitimate sick leave with proper medical documentation. It's illegal under Australian employment law. Doccy ensures you have proper medical certificates to protect your employment rights when taking necessary health-related leave.

Yes, you can take sick leave for stress, anxiety, and mental health conditions. These are legitimate medical reasons covered by personal leave entitlements. Doccy's doctors understand mental health and can provide appropriate medical certificates for stress-related absences after consultation.

Burnout signs include chronic exhaustion, cynicism, reduced productivity, physical symptoms (headaches, insomnia), emotional detachment, and loss of motivation. If you're experiencing burnout, it's valid grounds for sick leave. Doccy's doctors can assess your symptoms and provide certificates for mental health recovery.

You're too sick for work if you have symptoms that impair your ability to perform duties safely, risk infecting others (fever, vomiting, contagious illness), or when working would worsen your condition. Doccy's doctors can assess your symptoms online and provide appropriate medical certificates.

Five key signs include: 1) Physical symptoms (headaches, fatigue, insomnia), 2) Emotional changes (anxiety, irritability), 3) Behavioral changes (absence, decreased productivity), 4) Cognitive issues (poor concentration, forgetfulness), 5) Social withdrawal. These warrant medical attention and potentially sick leave - Doccy can help with certificates.

Stress leave duration depends on severity and individual circumstances. Doctors typically start with 1-2 weeks for acute stress, but can extend based on your recovery needs. Doccy's doctors assess each case individually and can provide certificates from 1 day up to longer periods with appropriate evaluation.

Stress leave qualifies when work-related or personal stress significantly impacts your mental/physical health, including anxiety, depression, burnout, adjustment disorders, or stress-induced physical symptoms. Doccy's doctors can evaluate your condition and provide valid medical certificates for stress leave.

Be honest about your symptoms: describe your stress levels, physical symptoms (sleep issues, headaches), emotional state (anxiety, overwhelm), and how it affects daily functioning. Doccy's doctors are experienced in mental health - simply explain how you're feeling and they'll provide appropriate support and documentation.