In a world shifting toward flexible work and greater autonomy, the temptation to fake a sick day can be strong — sometimes too strong. But behind what may seem like a harmless workaround lies a web of real risks, often underestimated by those taking their chances.
Faking a sick leave: what risks are you really taking?
A trend more common than employers admit
The American workplace has never been less static. According to multiple HR consultants and reports, roughly half of U.S. employees admit to having faked a sick day at least once in their careers. Surprisingly, 64% of CEOs confess to the same, indicating that this