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Calling in sick at work

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  3. 3Knew it or Repeat later

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  • I'm not going to make it in today
  • I've come down with something
  • I've got a tummy bug, so I don't want to pass it on
  • Do you need me to ring, or is a text okay?
  • I'm a bit under the weather, so I'll log on from home
  • I'll self-certify
  • Can I get a fit note?
  • I've been signed off for two weeks
  • Will I get SSP?
  • It says I may be fit for work with some changes
  • We'll do a phased return
  • We just need to do a return-to-work chat
  • Is he pulling a sickie?
  • Go home, don't be a martyr

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