Employees are exploiting digital sick certificates available online, often without any proper medical consultations. Advertised for €25 to €45, these certs can be obtained after filling out a questionnaire. This raises concerns for employers who must accept these certs despite the Department of Social Protection rejecting them for social welfare claims. The lack of ID requirements and physical checks allows for potential abuse, marking a significant issue in managing employee sickness certification and the integrity of the system.
In a troubling trend, employees can easily obtain digital sick certificates without any real medical consultation, simply by paying between €25 and €45.
Despite the Department of Social Protection rejecting these certificates for social welfare schemes, employers are finding it challenging to verify their authenticity.
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