<ul><li>A Reddit user shared a chat with their boss where they requested a sick day due to fever, but the boss insisted on a doctor's note. The user, citing financial constraints, explained they couldn't afford a doctor and questioned if the company covered medical expenses.</li><li>The boss insisted the user should work with just a fever. Frustrated, the Reddit user quit, prompting online criticism of companies forcing sick employees to work. An internet user suggested taxing such companies to support public health systems.</li><li>The incident highlights challenges employees face when seeking sick leave, sparking a broader conversation about workplace health policies.</li></ul>

Redditor quits job after boss asks for a 'doctor's note' to grant sick leave

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