off sick more than 7 calendar days - do i need a sick note?

[tink123]

Hi,I have missed two shifts of my second job which stretches 7 calendar days. At induction, i was told if i was off this long, i would need a drs cert. I do not want sick pay and this is a second post where I only do one shift a week. Do i have to go to drs for cert still. If so why?

[lal123]

because if you don't it can count as unauthorised absence and you might fnd yourself being disciplined?

[flowerybeanbag]

Why would you not want sick pay?

I would suggest you contact your employer, say that you do not wish to receive any sick pay and ask with that in mind, do they still require a doctor's certificate.

[tink123]

i am thinking of handing notice in anyway in next few weeks as getting more work with first job.