I strongly advise against using false or altered medical certificates ever. This is considered fraud, and this isn’t just against University rules – it’s also against the law, federal law, and potentially carries the risk of a prison sentence of twelve months, if prosecuted by the police. Is it illegalRead More →
Employers need not put up with exaggerated or false sick leave claims and can ultimately fire such employees for cause as one company found out when it took action. Is it okay to take a fake sick day? It’s okay to fake sick every once in a while, but ifRead More →
You are not required to reveal to your employer the personal details of your situation. Forging a medical certificate is a criminal offence, and you could be prosecuted in court for doing this, you could lose your job, if so you will probably not receive a reference. Can you fakeRead More →
Medical records cannot usually be changed, but a note can be added explaining why they are incorrect. Falsifying medical records is a crime if it is done with the intention to mislead, and clinicians who are found to have falsified records face being censured or struck off the register. CanRead More →