> That works great when missing a day or more of work isn't going to end up with you getting fired, even if you did nothing wrong in the eyes of the law. Canad

> That works great when missing a day or more of work isn't going to end up with you getting fired, even if you did nothing wrong in the eyes of the law. Canadians are not scared of their employment in the same way Americas are. With Healthcare and a good social safety net, he would be OK if he lost his job, and would be able to draw on enough social assistance until he finds another. Obviously very far from ideal, though not nearly as dire as in the USA.