hehe, Yep indeed. I once worked for the AOL call center here in OKC, and Got fired for taking the day off. you see, You gain sick leave, in an account, and then If you need It, you call a number, and tell them how many hours you want off for the day.
I had acumulated alot of Leave time, and had a horrible cold that day. anyway, the next day I went to work, worked half a day when I was called into HS. They let me go saying I didn't have any time in the sick Bank.
A week later, I got a check, and an apoligy for my accrued sick leave. To the tune of about 2 grand.
Stephen