Employee sent packing after pre-planned trip while off sick

Worker made trip arrangements after using up his vacation time, then asked his doctor for note giving him time off for stress during trip dates

Employees are generally allowed a certain number of sick days they can take off work due to illness, whether these days are paid or unpaid. Though it may seem inconvenient, sick leave can benefit employers as well as employees, as an employee who comes to work sick can have ramifications for the workplace.

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