Ive been sick all weekend and went to work today. When I was at work I had a banging headache and was sick a couple of times in the toilet. If I call in sick tomorrow is there anything he can do IE give me a disaplinery/ be angry?
2007-07-02 08:27:52 · 27 answers · asked by TTC #1 xxxx 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
BTW ive been in the company 6months and never called in sick. xxx
2007-07-02 08:45:38 · update #1
Emma if you're really ill, he shouldn't be mad. If you've worked for them for six months he must know you are reliable.
Look on the bright side, after a good nights sleep, you might feel much better and well enough to go in.
NOW GET TO BED! lol :-)
2007-07-02 09:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by Agony Aunt 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are employed at-will, you can in turn be terminated, at-will. However, I seriously doubt your employer will fire you for being sick. If you have accumulated the sick time off - it is yours to take. Do not be intimidated by an employer who pitches a fit every time you take off. As long as you are getting your work done and can justify your absence (in accordance with company policy) you should have nothing to worry about. Most employers would prefer you stay home during your illness instead of being less productive or infecting other employees. Sure, your direct supervisor can be angry but that is part of the job (people get sick, point blank). If your absences become habitual then further investigation may be required. Read your employer's personnel handbook, ask about the policies and keep a paper trail.
2007-07-02 09:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by writerchic06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When would he give you a disciplinary? While he's holding your head over the toilet?
Sick days are just for that - when you're sick.
As long as you're not calling in sick in order to sleep in with your boyfriend or some other abusive thing - there are piles of jokes about that - then use your sick days as you need to.
There may be a company policy whereby you need to present a doctor's note if you're sick for more than say, 2 or 3 days, however.
But write you up? no. darling. That's what sick days are for.
2007-07-02 08:54:14 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have sick days, vacation days, time offs, then he can't fire you for that. He can of course be mad and yell. The only disciplinary thing he can do is put a note in your file with HR stating times and dates of illness. Get some kind of proof like a doc's note to back up the fact that you were sick, and keep a copy for yourself. If he does fire you, that's a paper trail for unemployment and a possibly lawsuit.
2007-07-02 09:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your employee handbook. If you have finished your probationary period and have personal time due, then it's probably alright. Having a doctors note doesn't mean a thing where I work. You have to have time available or there is disaplinary action.
Even if you have time available and you are doing nothing wrong, your boss may still be mad that you've taken off. They tend to be that way. Hope you feel better.
2007-07-02 10:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by J M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd call tonight and give him a heads up that you've been sick, and may not be able to come in. That way he can put someone on call for tomorrow, or start trying to find a replacement for you. Keep in mind- when you call out, it leaves your boss one person short for the day. I'd be frustrated, too!
2007-07-02 08:35:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he can do anything unless you call out at the last minute. you should have told him today, so he can see you're not feeling well, that you are not coming in until you feel better because your health is the most important thing. if you are at work and you are not doing you job, you may as wel be home getting better for the next day.
2007-07-02 09:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the works policy, but he can not do anything for at least 3 days(as far as i understand it),Do you take sickies all the time cos if you do tahn he is more likely to investigate than if you're alweays in work no matter what.
2007-07-02 08:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the rules at your company. Do you earn sick time and if so do you have some to use? You may have an employee handbook that would help answer your question.
2007-07-02 08:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by Christina 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course they can get mad. Check with HR on your sick time policy and follow it exactly. You might also go ahead and tell him today you know you don't feel like coming in tomorrow.
2007-07-02 08:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋