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Sick Leave

Description:

Sick leave refers to the authorized absence from work granted to employees when they are ill or injured. It allows employees to take time off to recover from an illness or seek medical attention without the fear of losing their wages or facing disciplinary action.

Senses:

Noun:

1. Time off granted by an employer to an employee due to illness or injury.

Usages:

Popular:

"I've been feeling really unwell, so I need to request some sick leave from my boss."

"Don't forget to submit the necessary documentation when applying for sick leave."

Local:

"Our company has generous sick leave policies, allowing employees to take up to 10 paid sick days per year."

"The doctor advised me to take sick leave until I fully recover from this bout of flu."

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. She took a few days of sick leave after her surgery.
2. The company offers paid sick leave for up to two weeks.

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