I work in Tempe Arizona at Lowe's Improvement Warehouse. I called off today due to my grandfather passing away. I've had a few call offs and even no call no shows. They said that in order for me to come back to work I need a note or copy of the death certificate if I wanted to go back to work. They called me the day of my grandfather's death...and a month prior a fellow employee's grandfather died and they never questioned her or demanded a note. Is this legal??? any sites that provide info on this?? help please!! i'm flustered and heart broken
2007-04-15 19:42:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, apparently they can. Just give them a copy of it, it's not worth putting yourself through any more grief than you already have, and they'll probably feel bad about asking to see it once you show it to them.
2007-04-15 19:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear of your grandfather.
Yes. I you have a history of missing work, they can require verification. I would not show them a death certificate because this is way to personal. They unsensitive, and out of line. I don't care if the CEO of the company wanted to see it. If you grandfather is having a service, an obituary may provide proof or even a brief letter from the morturary. An obituary from the newspaper is also a consideration.
Another thought would be to call your HR department for what else they can accept. Sometimes immediate supervisors make requests of their employees that they have no business requesting. I would be surprised is HR requests to see certificates of death, especially since this is such a hard time for most people.
2007-04-15 20:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by Speaking_Up 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your work can ask you for anything. It sounds like you have a little questionable reliability in your work performance. I mean, no call, no show? how hard is it to remember to come to work? Hello??? Get on with life and if you want to continue working there, get a photocopy of the death certificate (very easy to do, and it usually only costs 10 cents to get a copy at the library), and bring it in if you want to continue your job at Lowes. It is just a hurdle you will have to jump in order to work there. It seems with your history, they see something that you can veryfy pretty easily, and I suggest you just take a copy in and get it over with. And be more responsible on your job. I have a co-worker who has been working with me who has worked there 18 years, never been late once, never called in sick once, always at work with a smile on, and if she can do it, you can do it.
2007-04-15 19:58:08 · answer #3 · answered by Dispachcops 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what industrial agreements you have in place, or if you're casually employed or on a contract. If you're casual, they are under no obligation to have you back from day to day, so they can indeed prevent you from coming back. If you're in a union workplace, I'd suggest consulting with a union representative ASAP. If you're on a collective agreement or contract, check for stipulations on 'bereavement leave'
I suggest, if you can't get a certificate, to provide them with a copy of a newspaper containing your Grandfather's obituary.
2007-04-15 19:53:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have gone to the well a few to many times and your work has gotten tired of it. Oh and yes they can ask for that, usually they will except a news paper clipping of the death.
2007-04-15 19:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by ULTRA150 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a copy of the death notice from the newspaper.
Honestly, I once had a guy working for me who had 4 grandmothers die in a year.
when you knock off a lot or just don't show, you lose your credibility.
2007-04-15 19:55:03 · answer #6 · answered by mdk 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They can ask all they want. If you comply is another thing.
2007-04-15 19:50:55 · answer #7 · answered by Lilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, they can. they wonder if you're lying...
2007-04-15 19:46:25 · answer #8 · answered by BellaJ_DDils 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋