Sick guilt

Sick guilt is the sense of guilt some employee's experience when taking sick leave.[1]

Sick guilt may be due to a toxic work environment with poor work-life balance.[2][3]

In healthcare, sick guilt may be exacerbated by the knowledge that patient care may be delayed.[4][5]

Sick shaming

Sick shaming is a workplace dynamic where employees are negatively judged for either taking a sick day or showing up contagious.[6][7] Sick shaming can be construed as bullying, especially for afflicted by chronic conditions.[8]

In the United States, sick shaming has led to an overuse of Cold medicine.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Employees are sick with guilt about calling in sick - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Employee feels guilty about taking sick leave. Reason: boss. Here's how internet responded". The Economic Times. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  3. ^ Callahan, Cloey (10 July 2023). "WTF is sick guilt (and how is it part of a toxic workplace)?". WorkLife. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  4. ^ Mammoliti, Dr Maryna; Ly, Adam (18 June 2024). Saving Lives Without Destroying Yours: Boundaries for the Modern Physician. FriesenPress. p. 174. ISBN 978-1-0391-6817-6.
  5. ^ "How can I deal with the guilt when off work due to illness?" (PDF). BMJ: 208. Feb 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Take a Sick Day, or Suffer 'Sick Shaming' at Work? - Your Money Briefing - WSJ Podcasts". The Wall Street Journal. Feb 15, 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  7. ^ Borchers, Callum (8 February 2024). "Flu Season Has an Annoying Side Effect: 'Sick Shaming' at Work". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  8. ^ "Chronic Illness and Shame". Psychology Today. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  9. ^ "'Sick Shaming' at the Office Leads to Overuse of Cold Medicine in U.S." TIME. 20 December 2023.
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