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'd need a doctor's note for more. When I announced I had bed bugs, they were OK with an open-ended leave though!<p>Now a doctor'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's office and ask. I think I'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: "I work at a buffet and my typhoid may be unwelcome" could be a compelling case. But you still took two buses and showed up at the doctor's office.<p>Don't even think about a telemed alternative. They'll render their letter worthless with disclaimers, because the HCP didn't meet or examine you in any meaningful way.