Message #77591

[Jackie G]

I've never understood this.  We don't get sick leave as such, if you're off sick, you're off sick.  Extended absences and odd absences are followed up on, and everyone gets a return to work interview, whether you're off for a day or a week.

In the UK you have to off for I think it's five days and need a doctor's certificate.  Before that you simply say you're off sick - self certification.

And if people have germs and are contagious, I certainy don't want their germs.  By the time however, people with colds are sniffing and sneezing all over the place, they're no longer contagious but it's uncomfortable for them (I know, been there, got that t-shirt!).