If I am being paid salary and I have 5 paid sick days and I have to take a whole day off of work because it is absolutely nessecary I get my brakes fixed on my car, is it acceptable for my employer to take a days pay out of my check?
2007-09-23 13:57:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Taking off work to get your car fixed is a personal day not a sick day. If your wanting to get paid for that you would have to tell your boss that you are sick and not mention the car.
2007-09-23 14:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by tx_mstry_lady 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sick days are for when you are SICK. Your car does not count. Is it possible to use a vacation day?
Most auto shops near me will allow you to bring the car in as early as 6:30am, give you a ride to work, and pick you up after work. That should allow you to fix your car AND go to work.
To address your question directly, unless your contract says otherwise, they can probably dock your pay for days you don't work.
2007-09-23 22:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drop your car off and have a friend take you to work, or rent a vehicle for the day. You shouldn't need to take off work to have your car repaired. Most companies consider it poor work ethics.
2007-09-23 21:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Darke Angel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did you tell them you were sick....if not then they can take it out of your check. Be prepared, they are justified in asking for a doctors note if you call in sick.
2007-09-24 00:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋