No Work No Pay?

For all working individuals, this is probably something that you can relate on. You see, almost all companies these days implement the No Work No Pay policy. I think its just reasonable that you shouldn't be paid when you're out or when you're sick but when you see that on an employees' perspective, you see that everything you do is accounted for and you realize that when you become useless to the company, they can just kick you out in a heartbeat without considering all your previous contributions.

While most private companies implement such policy, almost all public or government offices and NGO's and non-profit organizations apply a different scheme. They still pay people who are out of work for a reasonable number of days though, supporting them with medical benefits and other act of kindness when they're in dire need of financial help. This also applies to most countries in Europe and South America including Canada. A friend of mine in Canada even told me that a woman who just gave birth is entitled for a 1-2 year maternal vacation. This news makes me want to pack my things and fly to Canada right here and now! :)

Does No Work No Pay still makes sense?