Yeah, I don't agree with being paid out at all.
It is for use if you get sick, not a bonus for not getting sick.
We don't get paid out for unused sick leave or special leave (death, family member sick).
This tends to make some people abuse the system and use up all of their leave when not sick or have family emergencies.
The entire 9 years I have been working here I have only used my special leave once, when my mom passed away.