Today, I was feeling down about being stuck in bed after ankle surgery. I thought I would go ahead and call my boss and let him know everything went well. He said the obligatory nice things, then told me that if I'm not at work on Monday, I'll be fired. I can't even get out of bed. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my boss called me to say that I've been slow at work this week and that I will be replaced if I don't pick up the pace. That would be understandable, if I didn't have a broken ankle and pneumonia. FML
Today, I had an emergency appendectomy, so I texted my boss to let him know about the situation. He replied that it'd be good for my continued employment prospects if I came into work tomorrow. FML
Today, I called into work because I was too tired to keep my eyes open. My boss berated me over the phone, saying I should be more like that other employee who came in with a broken toe. That was me. FML
Today, I was feeling terrible so I called in sick to work. My boss refused to believe me and told me he'd fire me if I didn't come in. I dragged myself to work, only to spend most of the day glued to the toilet. Now he says I won't be paid for the day because I barely did any work. FML
Today, I called in sick to work for a second day. After months of my boss trying to get me sacked by spreading vicious rumors about me, taunting me into retaliating, and generally making my life a living hell, he finally got his chance. He sent me a text saying, "yeh dont bother son ure fuckin fired." FML
Today, it's my birthday and I had to work. My boss wished me a happy birthday, and then told me I was fired. FML
Today, I'm in hospital after having surgery for a broken leg. I’m maxed out on Endone and still in pain. Work have said that I’m on the roster next week and I’ll be fired if I’m not there. My wife said that she is going to have some "me time" for a few days when I get home from my "holiday". FML
Today, my boss called and yelled at me because he said I was "spotted" out after I called off sick. I was out getting the medicine the doctor had just prescribed me. FML
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
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
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tj4234 36
Hopefully he's joking. If not, sue for unfair dismissal.
Serisent 26
That's illegal. Employers have to give you leave for things like surgery. There's a federal act that mandates it called FMLA. If he attempts to fire you over this, you can definitely get him in a lot of trouble.
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Eivana 37
That's harsh... And illegal.
Ceejay1 13
He knew about the surgery ahead of time ,so he can't fire you.
Narrhee 0
In a good number of states, you can only qualify for FMLA if you have worked for your employer minimum of 12 months and as full time or close to full time. I hope that OP is able to take steps to keep their job unless they were unhappy working there...then maybe this will be a blessing in disguise.
Zebediabolical 45
FMLA requires that your company make over 250k and have 50+ employees. So if it's a small business, FMLA doesn't apply.
Radoh 3
Contact your HR rep.
TiffGreen 11
Maybe he planned on firing you before so now he's making an excuse to fire you...
youknowimright 5
ydi for giving your boss a progress report. what did you expect? Him to be like, well i enjoy being understaffed so you can take as long as you like before coming back.
HarroIAmBob 21
so youre saying he should have not said anything and that would help his case?
caligirllife 11
It was just your ankle. Get some crutches and get over it.
HorrorFan13 2
Have the doctor talk to your boss.
VLJACK 6
What a prick!! Sue him if he does fire you!
Lomus 24
You should have at least told him you were stuck in bed. However, I'd presume it's a hollow threat.