2007-07-08 14:35:07 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, absolutely. They can even fire you for no reason simply because you asked.
2007-07-08 14:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by Joe L 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what state you live in and what kind of employee agreement you signed or what in in the personel handbook.
Texas for example is a "fire at will" state, which means the employer can fire you at any time for any reason. Most employers would probably not actually fire you if you have a good attendance record and they think you are really sick though. If you make a habit of it though you are more of a liability to the business and they'll wind up getting rid of you.
2007-07-08 14:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have sick leave/pay, then yes they can. It is their right as an employer...as unfair as it is. I once called in sick and was told that if I didn't show up I could be fired. The best thing to do, even though it is a pain in the ***, is to get a dr's note.
2007-07-08 14:39:54 · answer #3 · answered by Steven's Love 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say that it would depend on the individual employers policy on sick day allowances and such.
If an employer says no when someone is really sick, the employee should go in and get sick in the bosses chair.
2007-07-08 14:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by tuls 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An employer can request a Doctor's note to confirm your illness. The employer can also dock wages for missed work, that he had to pay some one else to do. It all depends on your employment contract. And don't say you don't have one, because if you have not signed one, then it is defined by regulation and industry standard.
2007-07-08 14:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by Ed 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I've had that done before. I woke up one morning with the flu and fever. I called in two hours before I had to start work and one of my supervisors said I had to come in because someone else had called in sick. My supervisor said it in a way that made it sound like they were irritated or frustrated like I was trying to play hooky. Anyways I went to work and spent a while in the bathroom vomiting. Another one of my supervisors scolded me for coming into work sick and for putting everyone at risk to getting sick. So I went home.
They can say no, unfortunately you'll have to stick it out. Good luck.
2007-07-08 14:41:08 · answer #6 · answered by Chaun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is dependent upon the employer's sick/personal day policy. If, in the employer's policy, you are alloted only so many days of sick or personal time, then they can legally say no. If there is no such policy, they cannot legally say no.
2007-07-08 14:39:00 · answer #7 · answered by Billy H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually no. But if you are someone who routinely calls in sick and you are not really sick then yes. We just went through this at my work. We wound up firing her.
2007-07-08 14:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like someone has been abusing calling in sick.
2007-07-08 14:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by TedEx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It would be dumb, although he can certainly fire you for taking too much sick time and require a doctor's statement that you have been treated and can return to work on a specific date.
2007-07-08 14:39:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. They can say that unless you go to the doctor and bring in an excuse, you must come in or be fired.
2007-07-08 14:38:04 · answer #11 · answered by mel s 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋