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MC no longer king: Some employers no longer require medical certificates
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Although MCs are ubiquitous in Singapore, using a doctor’s note to excuse oneself from work is more culturally specific than globally prevalent.
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SINGAPORE – Medical certificates (MCs) – signed slips provided by healthcare professionals declaring a person unfit for work – have long been the cornerstone of sick leave in Singapore.
However, this practice is now facing greater scrutiny, with the Government tightening rules on telemedicine providers which issue MCs improperly.
