Have they become stressed or been off work sick?

BBC: Jade Clark

Clark, who was site manager at the school, had been off work sick when he contacted a member of staff, saying he had personal possessions at the school that he needed access to, Norwich Crown Court heard.

BBC: Gavin Clark

Many were pensioned off as long-term sick or disabled rather than continuing to seek work.

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On the other hand, if I had just said I was sick, I would have been worried about work my entire time off.

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