Well, yes. You can't just not show up for work and call in sick. Within the same day you have to call your doctor and explain the symptoms and they have to sta

Well, yes. You can't just not show up for work and call in sick. Within the same day you have to call your doctor and explain the symptoms and they have to start the paperwork for the sick leave. Even if it is for a day. For a cold or a cough you would not get sick leave, though.