Can I Get Sacked for Pulling a Sickie?

The simple answer to this question is yes, you can be sacked for pulling a sickie, as lying to your employer is classed as misconduct.

Is Pulling a sickie gross misconduct?

The EAT held that the dismissal was fair as "pulling a sickie" can amount to dishonesty and misrepresentation. ... This resulted in the employee's immediate dismissal for gross misconduct on the basis that he had: made a false claim for an injury at work. misrepresented his ability to attend work.

Can you be sacked for taking a sickie?

If an employee makes up or exaggerates an illness or injury in order to “pull a sickie”, this is potentially grounds for dismissal. The reason for this is that it amounts to a breach of the implied term of mutual trust and confidence that is the foundation of an employment relationship.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.