If you get the flu and don’t report it, you can call in sick for only the time that you are actually sick. If you report the flu symptoms, practically all are shared by covid, you will have to use your sick bank for any trip inside a 10 day quarantine. For those wanting to maximize a fake sick call, the policy works to your advantage. For those who don’t want to use more time than they need, the policy is punitive and encourages people not to report covid symptoms.