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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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)
pip74205 9
That sounds like wrongful termination to me. No company can fire you for not showing up when you are physically incapable of going to work or calling to let them know. Most companies (and all large ones) have a policy on how to handle that situation. A note from the doctor is legally sufficient.
lamiaoccisor 0
lawsuit
omega575 0
obviously not qualified anyway. can't spell UNCONSCIOUS right
bratwa 0
wooow. Here in Norway it is almost impossible for a employer to fire a employee. We are very protected
mezentius 0
"Today my employee has done nothing but play solitaire at work all day. There's a single mother who's very much qualified for his position but I can't hire her because the laws here in Norway won't let me fire the slacker. FML"
franwins0827 7
Sue for wrongful termination?
christiebaby578 9
wow boners... usually I love your comments but this time, wow :P
constantine91 0
where on earth did your idea of herpes come from?....
69_jackson_69 0
How to Call Someone Rude Over the Internet, by Rachel Elizabeth.
e_and_b 4
The catch 22 here is, if you sue for wrongful termination, you will probably get it. The downside is, if you do, your chance of getting another job decreases. Most companies do not want to hire someone who will not take it quietly if the company decides to screw the employee. Also, he just got out of the ER, not being able to spell unconscious is the least of his problems.
ShaundraLikeWhoa 0
As many people said,sue their asses. I would. Especially in this economy.