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For all periods of sick and carer's leave or compassionate leave, an employee must give their employer notice of the taking of the leave. The notice must be given to the employer as soon as practicable (which may be at a time after the leave has started), and must advise the employer of the period, or expected period, of the leave. An employer is entitled to request evidence that would substantiate the reason for leave. A failure to provide notice or, if required, evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person to substantiate the reasons for the leave, means the employee is not entitled to the leave. An award or agreement may include terms relating to the kind of evidence that an employee must provide in order to be entitled to paid sick and carer's leave, unpaid carer's leave or compassionate leave. For example, an employer may request that the employee provides a medical certificate.