Sick Workers Connected to 41 Percent of Food Poisoning Outbreaks, CDC Reports
When I worked front desk, it was made known that I was indispensable. We had a storm with law enforcement urging folks to stay home, and I took two buses then slogged through a flood to get into work. I caught a cold, and my supervisor said to come in unless I was running a fever, and I&#x27;d need a doctor&#x27;s note for more. When I announced I had bed bugs, they were OK with an open-ended leave though!<p>Now a doctor&#x27;s note seems to be a reasonable ask, but have you ever tried to get one? Start with limited transportation and insurance, then get into the doctor&#x27;s office and ask. I think I&#x27;ve made 3-4 requests and at least two, I was refused any excuse. I got 24 hours off in another case. Your mileage may vary: &quot;I work at a buffet and my typhoid may be unwelcome&quot; could be a compelling case. But you still took two buses and showed up at the doctor&#x27;s office.<p>Don&#x27;t even think about a telemed alternative. They&#x27;ll render their letter worthless with disclaimers, because the HCP didn&#x27;t meet or examine you in any meaningful way.