2007-12-28 10:28:32 · 11 answers · asked by dolly h 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sorry, they are not required to accept the excuse. They can not force you to work of course, however they can legally fire you.
To be entitled to FMLA your employer would have to employ over 50 people and you would have to worked for over a year basically full time.
2007-12-28 10:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Did the "Ship of Fools" land in your port?
You have rights and so does your employer. If you work in a state where your employment is subject to the will of the employer, you can be terminated with or without cause by an employer. You can apply for unemployment and your employer can, if the employer desires, protest you application based on just cause---if his claim is upheld by the state---your benefits will not be charged against the employer's account.
A smart employer would never encourage you to work against a medical doctor's written recommendation to the contrary! Only a fool would even consider such action, and you don't want to depend on a fool for your lively hood: think about this.
If an employee has not given the employer cause for concern regarding their integrity and if the employee is a good worker, and the medical situation is expected to be one of short term, a reasonable employer would, probably, be understanding and welcome the employee back when s/he returned to work.
2007-12-28 19:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by Bwana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it because what if its because of a broken leg etc.. If you can't work, you can't work.
Depending on your job, you wouldn't even need a doctor's excuse. I'm fairly sure its against the law for anyone sick to be working with food since its unsanitary etc..
Once, I was out for one to two weeks straight, which I called in everyday to let them know what was happening. Didn't go see the doctor, which they didn't ask for a doctor's excuse either. Anyways, I wasn't punished or anything since I'm always going up and beyond by pulling double shifts, working any hours, and never ever calling in sick unless its serious. This was with only six months of employment, which they were begging me for management. If you have the flexibility to work in this manner, then do so because you build up reputation, get noticed, and can move up fast in the company if you choose.
If you do have excellent work ethics and they are treating you like you are sub-human, then you should find a different job because they don't deserve you.
P.S. If you are still on your 90 day probation period, then they can terminate you for any or no reason.
2007-12-28 18:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by Arcanum Noctis 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No they can not, but they can charge an absence against you so how good is your work record. If you need to be off for a while, tell employer you need to fill out paperwork for Family Medical Leave Act and they have to follow protocol and can't do nothing. Remember though in some state's they don't need a reason to terminate someone so always be pleasant and act as you want to do whats best for the company.
2007-12-28 18:41:43 · answer #4 · answered by Big E 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I doubt it. If your employer has somewhere over 15 people employed in your office, then remind them of the Family Medical Leave.
Check websites to see what your rights are and contact your employment office and ask them about your rights.
2007-12-28 18:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by candeekissez 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Your employer can't make you work no matter what, whether they keep you around is another story.
2007-12-28 19:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jim J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope.. unless they are prepared for a lawsuit they can't win.
2007-12-28 18:47:33 · answer #7 · answered by Ditka 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no
2007-12-28 20:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope!
2007-12-28 18:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by hottie3381 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no way!
2007-12-28 18:32:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋