Sick Leave for an Employee Working from Home
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Question
Hello, on Sunday this week I visited a doctor and received a prescription for antibiotics. I also requested a sick leave for 4 days and received it. In my job, I work as a programmer (partly from home), so I am able to work on a computer even if I'm not at my best. However, I prefer to use the time for Passover preparations. Is it permissible for me to use the sick leave and not work from home? Thank you in advance.
Answer
Hello,
It's difficult to answer without all the details.
Generally, if the employee is not feeling well, even if she can push herself to work from home, she can use the sick leave.
However, if there is no justification for it, even if the doctor 'agreed' to give it, there is no permission to take money from the employer.