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illness  

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  • Whether suffering from a short illness from an infection, virus, injury, or mild medical condition, or a chronic disease or disability, employees face periods of poor health during their working years. Beyond the symptoms and consequences of the illness, employees may face penalties such as disciplinary action if required to miss work. [Source: Sociology of Work: An Encyclopedia; Illness]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VZ41RQ09-Z

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