Sherry Taylor

Q: A new survey reveals that – 21% of people have called out sick just so they could do this?

A: go holiday shopping

More findings:

38% of employees have called out sick when they were feeling just fine. That’s up from 28% last year. Other findings:

– 27% of employees have lied and said they had a doctors appointment when they really didn’t.

– 26% of people have called out sick just so they could relax.

– 21% of people have called out sick just so they could catch up on sleep

– most popular months for calling out sick: December (20%), January (15%) and February (14%)

– 9% of employees have faked being sick during the holidays.

– 21% of people have called out sick just so they could go holiday shopping

– 22% of employers have fired an employee for calling out sick with a fake excuse. That’s up from 18% last year

– 67% of employers ask to see a doctor’s note when someone calls out sick

– 32% of employers will check an employee’s social media account after they call out sick
Funniest excuses for calling out sick

Employee claimed his grandmother poisoned him with ham.
Employee was stuck under the bed.

Latest Stories

2 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Entertainment, Local Nonprofits, Surrounding Counties

Brewers’ Ball set to raise funds, awareness for Cystic Fibrosis

For the past 11 years, supporting people impacted by the disease has been the mission of the Charlottesville's Finest and Brewer's Ball, an annual fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Shop Simply

Charlottesville travelers can find cheaper holiday flights with Matt’s Flight Premium for $39.99

Matt scans airlines for mistake fares and sales and sends members flight deal alerts, while Charlottesville travelers can also request unlimited custom fare searches.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Sept 28 – Oct 4, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…

2 days ago in Entertainment, UVA, Virginia Assembly

New UVA Center for the Arts to expand art program offerings

The expanded center is scheduled to open in 2030.