"A slap in the face": Why small businesses are outraged over Fair Work’s sick leave stunt

 

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The Fair Work Ombudsman has sparked fierce industry outrage after publishing a social media post jokingly warning staff to secure medical certificates if they take a sick day for the Grand Theft Auto VI launch.

Industry advocate Amanda Rose joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and warned that this stunt undermines struggling small businesses, creates dangerous double standards, and actively puts employees at risk of dismissal for faking illness.