Carnival holiday is approaching and a warning lights up in companies that do not stop during this time, the famous medical certificate, that in many companies it is common with the arrival of long holidays, like carnival, Christmas and New Year. This trend has raised concerns about the possibility of fraud and its impact on the productivity of organizations
Recently, a case caught attention at the Superior Labor Court (TST). A metallurgist was fired for just cause after presenting 18 medical certificates, each lasting two days, always coinciding with the eve of holidays. The documents were issued by a doctor who was under investigation for fraud. The 3rd Panel of the TST upheld the decision that validated the dismissal, highlighting the irregularity of the certificates presented.
The lawyer specialized in labor law, Eduardo Calixto, highlights that the presentation of false medical certificates is a practice that undermines the necessary trust in the employment relationship and can justify dismissal for just cause. The specialist points out that companies should be alert to suspicious patterns, how the frequency of medical certificates on dates preceding holidays, but not limited to these festive times
It is essential that the human resources department implements clear policies for verifying certificates and, when necessary, conduct investigations to confirm the authenticity of the documents presented, guides the lawyer
Furthermore, Calixto emphasizes the importance of awareness programs for employees about the legal and professional consequences of presenting false certificates. "Information and transparency are essential tools to prevent this type of conduct and maintain a healthy and trustworthy work environment"
Videos teach how to obtain certificates
Recently, a video went viral on the internet, where a makeup artist taught an unusual trick to get a medical certificate without being sick. In the video, she demonstrates how to create fake wounds using only makeup, simulating a severe infection in the hand
With skill, she uses shadows, base and other products to create a realistic "blemish" effect on the skin. The result is impressive and can easily deceive those who do not look closely. According to her, the technique was tested in a consultation, where did you get a certificate without difficulties
The lawyer warns that if it is proven that the certificate is false, in addition to labor sanctions, the worker may be held criminally liable
"Besides the labor repercussions", the employee may face criminal sanctions. The Brazilian Penal Code, in your article 297, classifies the forgery of public documents, including medical certificates, as a crime, with sentences ranging from two to six years of imprisonment, besides a fine, showing the gravity of the situation, закінчує
