Employee with the flu is written up for not coming into work: 'I reminded him of the policy. His response? Well, we still need people to show dedication'

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• After being struck with a common but terrible illness, the employee did the right thing and stayed home from work. But when they returned, they found that their efforts were not appreciated. In fact, they were being written up for what they did. Read on for the full story to see what happened and what advice commenters had to give. 

• Got written up for not coming in while I had the flu... after being told not to come in sick.

  
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