Sickouts
Definitions
- (n.) An organized work stoppage where employees call in sick as a form of protest or labor action.
The employees' sickouts forced management to negotiate new terms.
Forms
- sickout
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Commentary
Sickouts differ from formal strikes as they involve calling in sick rather than officially ceasing work; employers may treat them differently under labor law.
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