Taking Sick Days
Introduction
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It is normal that sometimes people become sick and can’t work. It might be something mild like a bad cold, or something much more serious. When people are off work sick it is normal, in most cases, that they still get paid. Sometimes they are paid by the company and sometimes they are paid by the government, depending on the country and circumstances. There are some business owners that feel that if an employee cannot work, for whatever reason, then they should not have to pay them. Others argue that sickness is not the fault of the employee and it is their right to still get paid.
Vocabulary
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The Question
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Should companies have to pay employees who are off work sick?
Additional Questions
Keep the conversation going with these follow questions related to Taking Sick Days
- When was the last time you were off sick from work? Did you still get paid?
- Who pays you if you are off sick from work?
- Do you think the government should be responsible for paying people who are sick and can't work?
- Should a company be able to fire someone who is off work sick a lot?