when do you need a sick note for work
Employees must give their employer a doctorâs âfit noteâ (previously called a âsick noteâ) if theyâre off sick for more than 7 days in a row (including non-working days).Hospital doctors or. provide them. They can charge a fee if a fit note is asked for before the 7th day.aking sick leave. Employees only need a fit note from a doctor after 7 days off work sick. If they are ill just before or during their holiday, they can take it as sick leave instead.