Decide their fate: Help this Redditor respond to their intrusive boss

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    Organism - r/antiwork. Posted by u/LargeThigh Meat 2 hours ago Top comment decides how I respond to this email
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    Font - r/antiwork Posted by u/LargeThigh Meat 2 hours ago Top comment decides how I respond to this email
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    Here's the email from the boss, where OP tells them they're going to need a little bit of time off.

    Font - Are you out sick today and tomorrow, or was the hours on your timesheet an error. Be reminded that you cannot use sick time in lieu of vacation days. They are not interchangeable. To: R Cc: u; Yes out sick today and tomorrow thank you What is the sick time being taken for?
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    Why do they want to know why the OP is sick? Commenters were ready to help the OP fight back against this invasive question.

    Rectangle - No-Fisherman-8938 2 hr. ago 34 Being sick. Vote Reply Share Seacabbage 55 min. ago Add in a "per previous email" for a professional you. Reply Share Vote
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    Font - graveybrains 1 hr. ago YOU HAVE DIED OF DYSENTERY
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    Human body - Zym1225 2 hr. ago Copy and paste Merriam-Webster definition of "sick".
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    Font - Reddit ModsAreCuckz 2 hr. ago wtf kind of question even is that? The sick time is being taken for sick time, sir.
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    Font - DuffyTDoggie 2 hr. ago With all due respect I am taking sick time because I am sick. I cannot provide detailed information due to federal workplace regulations*. "HIPAA is a federal law [to] ... protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed... (OP - be aware the ellipsis hide a whole lot of info that would completely negate this argument. Use at your own risk)
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    Rectangle - OnlyPositiveVibes. 2 hr. ago For being sick. Vote Reply Share Sarius2009 2 hr. ago Don't be so formal, just "being sick" Vote Reply Share ...
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    Human body - zsero1138 2 hr. ago i am currently down with the sickness
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    Rectangle - ElroyCrabs 2 hr. ago Working for the Weekend "I have died. See you Monday."
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    Font - theronharp 2 hr. ago I would refer them to your previous email. Professional as f
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    Font - . pyrosthenes 2 hr. ago "Today and tomorrow! Can't you read?!"
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    Font - bnh1978 1 hr. ago Death is unacceptable. You must find someone to cover your shift, and I expect you to be back to work on Tuesday, where we are going to have a talk about your attitude.
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    Human body - mlrtym13 2 hr. ago I have an eye problem... I can't see myself coming in today and tomorrow.
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    Rectangle - sirbollweval 2 hr. ago (S I seem to have come down with a severe case of LIGMA, sir.
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    Gesture - AstroTravellin. 2 hr. ago "Would you prefer I call in scared? 'cause I'm afraid I ain't gonna make it in today or tomorrow."
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    Font - Anonymoushero111 . 2 hr. ago I would rather not discuss my personal health. In the event that I should need some sort of 'reasonable accommodation' I will provide any necessary documentation to support it, but at this time I need no such accommodation, as I already have the sick time to manage this absence. I hope you are having a good holiday season!
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    Font - FVeeI 2 hr. ago "Sick of your b
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    Font - Darkgamer000 - 2 hr. ago Exposure to dihydrogen monoxide.
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    Font - StickEBandit5195 - 2 hr. ago Don't even respond. Let them get heated and live rent free in their head.
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    Font - taishiea 2 hr. ago Sir i dont have a medical degree nor do I have a team of doctors and nurses to pinpoint the exact illnesses I am afflicted with. I however have determine it is against my health and safety to come in to work at this time as both my physical and mental states are poor and would endanger others if I attempted the commute. I am taking the advice passed down from generations of physicians to drink plenty of water and get plenty of bedrest. Only a fool would falsely use up p

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