Questions below refer to the following letter.
During our annual shareholder's meeting, it (1)............... that the number of missed days due to illness was up from last year. Jetties Technology recognizes that it is important for employees to take time off work for genuine illnesses and health problems. However, we fear that our sick day policy is being abused. It appears that some employees are using sick days as vacation days.
By 2008, we hope to (2)............... the average number of sick days to 12. This will help us avoid the financial losses and reduced productivity associated with excessive absenteeism. Effective February 1, 2008, the number of paid sick days per year will be reduced from 25 to 20.
Any employee who calls in sick for more than three (3)............... days will require a note. The note must indicate the reason for your absence, and it must be completed by a practicing physician.