On the other hand, it is fairly uncommon to have people from one family die within weeks of each other (unless their deaths are related). I can understand why his boss thought his leg was being pulled. He could have looked into it first before making accusations, but his doubt is not that odd.

True but he shouldn't conclude that he's lying and then suspend him. Hence why he's an insensitive asshole. If he were a bit more compassionate he'd ask for some proof, like death certificate or confirmation from a close relative. Most people aren't morbid enough to lie about a death in the family just to have the day off, he could have just given him the benefit of the doubt..

I have actually had the same eventuality. My cousin, an aunt, and another distant cousin all died within the same two week period, and each death was unrelated. Stranger things have happened.

Actually there are people out there morbid enough to lie about a death or serious illness to get off work/school. Usually an aunt or grandparent are the ones who have the illness or die in those situations. Anyway, its not right that your boss did that, OP. If he thought you were lying, there are other ways to handle it rather than suspend you. Sorry for your loss.

But all this could have been proved with obituaries and the funeral programs. I think the boss is an insensitive asshole. Sorry for your many losses OP & I pray you find a better job with a more caring boss.

I've also realised now that OP is a female... I did say he and him. Sorry OP! And so sorry for your losses.

OP's boss could have won the lottery. He'd think that everybody's that lucky.

would you want to piss off someone you thought was a serial killer though? it seems counter-productive to living long and prospering

#18, a valid point, indeed, but would you want to be working side-by-side with someone who has already murdered three people this month? My suggestion gives the OP the motive to murder the boss, but yours gives him the opportunity. Either course has its pitfall.

Aaaand it turned into a discussion about murder.

Then sue the bastard.

sue him for what exactly

Lost time compensation and emotional distress

Wrongful suspension. You people need to read more... And FML doesn't count...

@46 The answer to every wrong is not to sue. If op gets the job back and any record is erased from op's file, then why sue?

As long as you can show proof they should undo the suspension. If your boss is still acting like a Dill hole after that, then go to HR with your proof. Also, I'm sorry for your losses.

Because of possible lost wages. OP has had a rough enough time, she shouldn't have to deal with days/weeks without compensation as well. Unsure if it's suspension with or without pay though, obviously. Sorry for your losses OP.

I agree.. And if you couldn't make a bill because you were suspended.. Sue them for damages.

And after showing the death certificates ask not only for the wages missed during the suspension but extra as well!!! Jerk...

#4 what does that have to do with anything?

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