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Originally Posted by Makarov
Just to be clear, this article says that hundreds of managers took some sick leave, not the full 16 weeks, over the last two years. So it is not really helpful in terms measuring the amount of abuse that may be occurring.
Also, presumably, especially with a formal attendance management program in place, any absence due to illness that extends beyond a few days or any absence after the nth short-term absence from work, must be supported by information from the employee's physician.
Lastly, many employers (including private sector employers) offer their employees short and long term disability insurance plans (the costs of which are borne by the employer) that can pay employees a large proportion of their lost earnings all the way to retirement (if the disability is supported by medical evidence).
Ultimately, although I'm sure that there is sick leave abuse, this article doesn't actually provide any evidence of it. Further, in my experience, the largest culprits in sick leave abuse are family physicians who all too frequently see themselves as advocates for their patients and will recommend time off from work at their patients' request.
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On CTV they mentioned any time over the 16 weeks requires something from a doctor.
Not anything before.
Also it mentioned insurance kicked in some after the 16 weeks. So almost all the time is on the taxpayer dime.
And I was sad my 10 sick days got cut to 5 this year.