Here’s a Canadian perspective on whether to tell your employer when you’re sick, and how much to reveal: Coping in the workplace with a serious illness. We discussed this issue a few months ago with Disclosing an illness in the workplace in the New York Times. As I recall, we decided it was a choice that really depended on how sick you were and your relationship with your boss and coworkers. General advice didn’t seem particularly helpful.

My favorite quote from the Canadian article is from the labour law attorney:

“Also, workers need to demonstrate they are anxious to work as much as they possibly can,” says VanBuskirk.

“And they should facilitate any accommodations to show that this isn’t just an attempt to stay home.”

 Sigh. Bien sur.