I got a write up for staying late and told I will be fired the next time it happens. All because my manager left without telling me to go home and the other managers thought I was off at 10 instead of 8.

I didn't get warned for it at least but I put in for a day off like 3 months ago for a doctors appointment and was approved for the day off. That morning I get a text from my boss asking me to come in. I said I couldn't and they kept asking when my appointment was and wanting me to come in before and after my appointment to work. I should also add that since I was approved for the day off and it was my birthday I had plans besides my important doctors appointment. But yeah, my boss was disappointed that I couldn't make it in to work. I almost told him it isn't my fault that we are so shorthanded.

There's one and only one response appropriate for that kind of "ur totally our slave 4eva" mentality so-often enforced by the man: "**** yourself."

get another job first. Then just stop showing up. when they ask why you weren't there just say. 'you were supposed to cover my shift.' looks like you need to be written up of fired. what ever you feel like.

I really feel your pain. I used to work in a factory and there was an accident and I injured my left foot. On next day I supposed to work as well. But I couldn't go to work due to my injury. Next day I got a call from the company and scolded for not doing my shift and eventually fired. So my advice is don't waste your precious time and energy for companies who doesn't deserve you.

That's illegal...Ohio State Labor Board. At least threaten them that you'll call, so that they're aware you know your rights and where to turn if they're violated.

Stat looking for another job, then when you get it don't tell your boss till your shift then call in saying sorry found a better job!

My old job used to do this, just more quietly. If you consistently couldn't drop what you were doing to cover a shift, you got less and less hours until you quit. Totally unreasonable.