noun
sick leave; medical leave
Formal term for taking leave from work due to illness; often used in corporate or legal contexts.
彼はうつ病で病気休職を取っている。
He is on sick leave due to depression.
病気休職の期間は給与の一部が支給される。
During sick leave, a portion of the salary is paid.
Compound of 病気 (illness) and 休職 (leave of absence).