Sick-day policy

I once had a team member call in sick and then show up at a work happy hour that day. To avoid awkward situations like this, you need to be upfront about what you expect when employees take a sick day.

Employee handbooks often state the number of sick days an employee can take and when advance notice is required, but that is usually where it ends. Take the time to state your specific policy on sick days and solicit questions so that there is no ambiguity.