Work, Health, You're fired and Capitalism: Workers of the world unite

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By Anonymous - 19/06/2021 19:01 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, the day before I was supposed to go back to work after I got sick, ended up in the hospital, and primary doctor put me on medical leave, I got fired. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 019

You deserved it 79

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By No Job - 01/10/2015 01:42 - United States - Prairieville

Today, I was supposed to start my new job. I had forgotten I had a doctor's appointment, so I called work early and told them I wouldn't be able to start until tomorrow. My boss then terminated my employment. I got fired before I even started. FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 361

You deserved it 30 626

By anon - 26/07/2010 04:22 - United States

Today, I was fired from the restaurant I work at because I missed my shift. I missed it because I was in the hospital for food poisoning from the meal I ate at work last night. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 096

You deserved it 3 220

By StupidJob - 01/09/2016 23:23 - United States - Batavia

Today I was home sick from work because my doctor gave me a new pill that made me throw up violently. My boss called. I thought she was checking on me. She fired me instead. FML

I agree, your life sucks 14 897

You deserved it 845

Unfair

By Anonymous - 21/03/2021 08:01

Today, I was let go from my job for not being able to come into work early. FML

I agree, your life sucks 966

You deserved it 130

By Anonymous - 12/01/2017 14:00

Today, I was enjoying my first vacation day in 2 years. My boss then called me to come in, saying it was an emergency. I got to work and got fired. Yes, my boss made me come in just to fire me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 6 849

You deserved it 603

Payday

By Jasmine - 14/07/2020 17:01

Today, I got fired during my maternity leave for requesting my unpaid wages. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 050

You deserved it 122

By Tey - 22/12/2011 00:07 - United States

Today, on my first day of work, I got fired after 45 minutes. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 910

You deserved it 17 844

By Anonymous - 30/11/2010 03:08 - United States

Today, I won employee of the month. I was then fired for being late. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 803

You deserved it 6 997

Any excuse

By jess - 15/10/2023 04:00

Today, without any warning from my body whatsoever, I had to go to the bathroom at work to puke. I was then fired for being ‘drunk’ at work. I wasn’t drunk, just sick. FML

I agree, your life sucks 762

You deserved it 74

By Volunteer - 13/09/2013 22:24 - United States - Elwood

Today, I got fired from my volunteer job. FML

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You deserved it 11 017

bobsanction 18

Sunday 20 June 2021 9:05

Lawyer up, cus that's illegal.

Max Gahmer 3

Sunday 20 June 2021 15:53

Definitely illegal.

Comments

bobsanction 18

Sunday 20 June 2021 9:05

Lawyer up, cus that's illegal.

Max Gahmer 3

Sunday 20 June 2021 15:53

Definitely illegal.

Chazzster 28

Sunday 20 June 2021 18:41

California has specific laws to protect workers who get sick or injured. There are exceptions, but you need to find out how the law applies to you and your situation.

Regis Bent 12

Sunday 20 June 2021 21:22

You might be screwed because you got injured before you started working at the place, but you could try and fight it

DeuceLoL 2

Sunday 20 June 2021 21:39

If you were in FMLA from the job that is something that is meant to protect your job from something like this. I encourage getting in touch with your HR department.