i called in sick 2 days before my shift. do i have to provide a doctors certificate?

Question

will i get fired if i dont provide one or dont want to give the doctors certificate?

Answer 1

It would depend on your company's policy. Most companies say you must provide a doctor's excuse if you call in three days in a row. However, this is a company rule, not a state or national rule so the company can make their own policy regarding sick time and doctor's notes. If they have a two day policy and you refuse to present a doctor's certificate then, yes, they are within their legal rights to fire you.

In the meantime, if you no longer have your company's policy information, be sure to contact Human Resources (or whoever) and request a copy so that you know all the rules in the future. This paperwork is usually presented to you at the time you are hired. Just tell them you misplaced it and request a new copy.