Utilizing Sick Days Before Leaving Work
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Question
Hello, I work in an after-school program and have accumulated 60 sick days. This year, the work has become more difficult for me than before [I am over 71 years old], and I want to switch to an easier job. I would like to know if I am allowed to declare sick days to utilize the rights I have accumulated [I assume I can get medical approval for this]. I would like to note that this year, my employment conditions have worsened, and I have been transferred to younger children who are not yet toilet trained. If this is allowed, I would like to know if I am permitted to work at another job during the declaration of sick days. Thank you.
Answer
Hello
It is not permissible to declare sick days when, thank God, you are not ill.
However, if you are suffering from weakness and other symptoms that justify sick days, you can declare this now before leaving the job.