Why many Australian workers are expected to call in sick this Friday
by Emily Wind from on (#63SP3)
One union says employers granting staff the day off is a chance to give back to underpaid employees and boost morale
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Australians calling in sick to work this Friday could cost the economy millions in lost productivity, however employee groups say granting staff the day off would be a chance for bosses to give back to underpaid workers and boost morale.
Friday is shaping as one of the year's most popular sick days, with some hoping to create a long weekend starting on the national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
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