That request slip would be doing a nose dive into the paper shredder then. He's taking the piss. 
I am presuming this was booked and approved before he was ill though Growler - don't think he is intentionally trying to wind up people at work
Maybe not, but common courtesy would/should dictate, and the leave would be cancelled in my werld.
I've absolutely no time for shirkers whatsoever.
2 days off in 14 years of self employment due to illness here.
If you can breathe, walk and talk, you can work. What is the point in sitting at home feeling sorry for yourself ey? Keeping the mind busy is the best cure for most illness's...imo of course.
