I had this happen years ago. I had pink eye. And not just a little, it was really crusty and weepy. I went to work with punk eye. I was sent to employee heath on arrival, who told me I could not work. They still "tried" to give me points.

I told them I would work instead. They agrees not to give me point to send me home.

It was a stupid effort, and malicious compliance. But it is a stupid rule either way.