oneday86
What an awful boss your poor thing. You are correct - Your doctor does NOT have to state anything other than unfit for work. Tell your doc the situation and I am sure without a second thought they will help you with this.
If you are stressed, depressed etc and therefore unable to work this is SICK leave not annual leave which is an entirely different entitlement. To cover you from your stupid boss, just make sure you get a doctors cerftificate for any leave you have. If you have any Q's just PM me as I have worked in HR and although things change from state to state, basically if you cover your leave by ensuring you give your work as much notice as possible for any leave, and get a docs certificate where appropriate which means you are doing the right thing on your side, then your work should simply pay you the hours (or days) that you are taking leave as sick pay.
Take Care - and again if you need any info or have any Q's just PM me
xxx