'Star Wars' Sickout

The Force will not be with American businesses next week when the new "Star Wars" flick opens. Employers are expected to see a dramatic spike in absenteeism as workers play hooky to see "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith," when it opens May 19, according to a new report. That loss of productivity could cost employers as much as $627 million in the first two days that the picture — the last installment of the epic sci-fi series — hits theaters. Source: NY Post