Almost every doctor has encountered this situation: A patient requests a sick note, even though, from a medical perspective, there are doubts about their inability to work. The demand for certificates ...

Taking sick leave is a common necessity when illness strikes, yet workplace policies often complicate the process. One sick employee begrudgingly went to the doctor for a sick note, but was in for a ...

A United Airlines Holdings Inc. policy requiring flight attendants to provide a doctor’s note when calling in sick on certain days is being reviewed by the U.S. Labor Department to see if it conforms ...

Middle-aged women who experience work-related stress have a significantly increased risk of future sick leave, a new study shows. Lack of influence and conflicts at work are clear stress factors.