Excused Absence Networks Helps Employees Play Hooky

We’ve all probably called in sick when we just needed a day off, but many employers now require doctor’s notes to prevent this practice.  The Excused Absence Network (www.myexcusedabsence.com) has the answer to this not-so-moral dilemma.  For a price of about $25, employees and students can purchase authentic-looking doctor’s excuse notes.  Also available are fake funeral programs and even mock jury summons.

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But for those who don’t receive that much-needed relaxation time from driving, the Excused Absence Network is out there.  Co-founded by Darl Waterhouse and John Liddell, the home-based business appears to be very successful.  The partners will not reveal sales numbers, but Liddell says the company’s website gets a respectable 15,000 hits per month.  Liddell and Waterhouse met while working security for a manufacturing company.  After witnessing several employees use of faked doctor’s notes, the two men launched the company for about $600.

But how often are employees really sick?  According to an article by the Associated Press, “…two-thirds of employees who call in sick at the last minute are really missing work due to family issues, personal needs, stress and an entitlement mentality. Personal illness accounts for only 34 percent of the absences.”

According to the Associated Press article, “The company’s customers receive templates so they can print the notes after typing the name and address of a local doctor or emergency room. Those who choose jury duty as an excuse to miss work enter their county courthouse information on the form.”

This unauthorized use of doctors’ names causes some other ethical concerns.  Doctors’ reputations may be affected by the notes, causing harm to their medical practices. 

Kate Miller-Wilson is a freelance writer living in the Twin Cities.  Visit her website or email her for information about her freelance writing services.
 

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