Today, I found out that being rushed unconscious to the hospital and missing work qualifies you for termination if you don't call in, even if you have a note from the ER doctor. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out that my boss was actually legally obligated to send me to the hospital after I was hit on the head while working. I had to finish the entire work day while heavily concussed, and by the time I got to the ER I had lost complete feeling in my right side. They asked me to come in the day after. FML
Today, after I let my job know I needed time off for a friend's funeral a week ahead of time and they declined to approve it, telling me to call in sick, the day of the funeral arrived and I called in sick, only to come back to a write-up and threats of being fired for not getting it approved in advance. FML
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
Today, I got written up because apparently leaning on the counter at work is unprofessional, even if you're about to pass out and the counter is the only thing keeping you on your feet. FML
Today, I got written up and may be placed under suspension due to my recent five consecutive day unscheduled absence. When I told them I was on bereavement leave, they still wouldn't accept my excuse, because it's still considered as "unscheduled." FML
Today, I called in sick to my job. I'm already on shaky ground there, but I was honestly sick. I happened to call in during the mandatory departmental meeting. Apparently, I was supposed to go in a half-hour early. I called in thirty minutes late, during a required meeting. FML
Today, I woke up in the ER after constant coughing and pneumonia made me pass out. I told my boss I was in the hospital with an infection and 235/163 blood pressure, so I wouldn’t be in. His response was, “So, you are a lazy POS and expect your colleagues to cover you?” I’d quit if my health was better. FML
Today, I got a threatening email from my manager, saying my job is in jeopardy if I call off again. Somehow, my leaving early to drive my mom to the ER is inexcusable, yet it's perfectly fine for the same manager to leave early to take her dogs to the groomers. FML
Today, I called into work because of a family emergency. My boss was understanding; my coworker? He tore me a new one because his wife wanted him to take the day off, which he didn't because it was going to be a tough day at work. He also threatened to find a way he could get me fired. FML
Today, I was let go from my job for not being able to come into work early. FML
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Doortje 30
SUE.
bigphill1333 0
Show up and kill everyone at work?
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Comments (60)
Dragonmouth 4
I'm pretty sure you can sue for this. Know your rights and ask a lawyer!
varkey 7
that's pretty stupid. sue. FYL
goldfinger69 0
to get a lawsuit in action could be hard. it does depend on were you live, ie. Kansas is a right to work state or what ever they call it now. depending on state laws your screwed..
SARSvirus79 0
27's pic is the embodiment of all thing wrong with America.
CaptainPat 0
in new york state there are laws against suing your employer. so pray to god something like this never happens to me.
momony_fml 0
you people are wild. Not a lawyer, or student. But it matters if, when you were hired, did you sign anything that may have included the phrase "at will" ? If so, your screwed. They can let you go at their will. you got nothing. better update that resume.
lillibug93 0
That is illegal. They can't fire you if you were unconscious and in the ER. You can report them for doing this to you.
hillbillypowpow 2
sue there ass
celticnate 0
there is more to this case, the guy might have an appalling sickness record, he might of have been binge drinking... why does everyone have to rush for the lawyers?
Dangerus9 3
ah, the equivelent of a whipping 300 yrs ago. slavery is alive and well for working americans and then told its our choice. Reminds me of the time I was fired for being off work on doctors orders. Since you gotta sign your rights away to even get hired there can be no legal recourse.