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Cold and flu season has been brutal this year — have you taken any time off? For U.S. workers, being able to take a sick day with pay isn't a guarantee. The U.S. is one of few developed countries that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sick leave epidemic has swept through the NHS, driven by rules that allow staff up to six months off on full pay, a report has ...