What will happen if I call in sick after Euro 2020 final? Can I be sacked if I pull a sickie?
Sign up to our England Euro 2020 email for all the build up to the final! Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  England is going up against Italy tonight for the Euro 2020 final, the men's team's first major championship final since the 1966 World Cup. Understandably, Brits are going to want to celebrate if England are victorious, and many are calling for a nation-wide Bank Holiday. When asked whether he was considering an emergency bank holiday on Monday if England win the Euros, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "I think that would be tempting fate  let's see." More than 300,000 people signed a petition calling for a day off to celebrate. No matter what the outcome, there will undoubtedly be some sore heads and tired eyes on Monday. (Image: Getty Images)  Some may even be tempted to call in sick as work if they aren't feeling up to it. You can't get fired for taking a sick day if you go through the proper sick leave procedure when you're genuinely ill. The problem is, if there is anything suspicious you could get caught out for lying. This could become a conduct issue, which means disciplinary action could be taken. According to Nelsonslaw.co.uk, if an employer suspects you're not genuinely ill, they can ask employees for further details about their illness, or ask to provide evidence from a GP. If they are not convinced by the response, they can deal with it as a misconduct issue under disciplinary procedure. This would involve an investigation into the misconduct, a hearing, and if a warning is given, the right to appeal. In some cases, this could result in an employee being dismissed. What to do if you are actually ill  If you are genuinely ill, you should report the illness in advance of the time you start work. Laura Kearsley, Partner in Nelsons Law's expert Employment Law team, said: "You should have a specific policy in employee contracts or handbook setting a deadline and designated person who members of staff should call." If you are ill for seven calendar days or more, you will need to supply your work with a note from your GP as evidence. Laura added: "For absences of seven days or less, staff members can self-certify and employers may ask employees to complete a self-certification form upon their return to work."