I am really sorry but although I can understand you in a way I don't see why you guys should be treated any different to any other employee in London. I work for a bank in the City and we have got our policy too. I too have been taken into a discussion with our manager about my sick leave and we too have to justify ourselves ALL THE TIME. It is the same everywhere and it is understandable considering all the people who call in sick just cos they've got a cold and see the necessity to see their GP (who obviously also only works 9-5 hours) or their child is sick or they can't get a babysitter.. I am not saying that you are like that but you cannot have special rules applied to different people and you should always see the logic and reason behind it without just seeing it from your PERSONAL point of view. If you've got a special condition, if you are prone to certain illnesses or you have personal problems there should always be room to talk to you bosses about it or talk to someone in private about what's bothering you but just to think cos you are ill a lot you've got a right to be it's wrong and not really realistic. Just get over it and look after yourself. That also means indeed a healthy diet (from what you write about the way you eat and WHAT you eat on here it's no surprise to me you get ill a lot), some exercise (I also remember you mention your personal lack of that once) and find ways to relax and get enough sleep (maybe not spend hours playing WORLD OF WARCRAFT and sitting on the computer which is VERY unhealthy!!;-)) if you know what I mean. Find ways to make yourself happy because the mental state and satisfaction is a BIG factor when it comes down to general health but I think you know that. I think your reaction is a bit OTT and I can fully understand your employer's procedure, sorry but just get on with it. I was also told the other day that if I want this certain contract I mustnt have any period of sickness within the next 5 months. See... That's my opinion and I can only hope your bosses dont read this as it's a bit poor...