Is it legal for my boss to fire me after two sick days?

Julie J

if you signed a contract the usual procedure is that first you get a verbal , then a written warning and then the elbow, this is in the uk

David Z

Michelle each state has its own laws. you need to talk to a labor specialist in your state

cantfindid70

you obviously stunk at the job, she was just trying to be nice

cyrilla_2002

It depends on the state that you live in.

dada

I don't think that's legal. A boss can't fire someone for illness in most cases unless it's something really important like being the president. check with a lawyer instead or something instead of going on yahoo answers :p

Kathleen

I don't believe you can be fired for illness. Check the labour laws in your area.

Alex

if it's not union they don't even have to give you a reason

Breanna

That doesn't sound right. Where do you work? If you have some kind of handbook that they gave you on the first day, check in there. If not, I would take it up with the Board of Labor. It sounds like an excuse to lay you off, though. My friend's girlfriend was "fired" from starbucks for being 5 minutes late.

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Get an attorney. That's messed up. Does she really want you to come to work and get everyone else sick too?

Legacy

If it's after the regular 60 day probation an employer puts you through, then they have to give you several warnings.. If it's before this 60 day trial by fire, then he can fire you for not liking your voice.

rwa000

putting it simply , being sick does not protect your job in any way with or with out a Dr's. note

Judy

Where are you? In the US, it's legal - some other countries might have different laws.

michr

if you are in the US and don't have a contract that states otherwise then YES it is legal...........

in some states thais may not be considered with "cause" but all that means is you may be eligible for unemployment compensation (if you meet all the other criteria) being right, with cause, justified or a matter of meeting the employers policies has absolutely NOTHING to do with the legality of the action..

Forever

I'm sorry you've lost your job. You would have to check with your company's policy on this one

If your former employer was a small business and/or family run, they pretty much can do as they choose.

If you don't have a copy of the by-laws, request one immediately. If they stall, tell them you will need it when speaking to your case worker at the unemployment office (which you will if they try to fight your benefits).

Good luck!

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