can you be fired for calling in sick?

ELLE

As long as you have a doctor's certificate, no they can't. Also, if it is only one day that is not before or after your day off or a public holiday then you don't even need a certificate.

Herb â™¥ Edna

just tell them you have diarrhea.. no can say no that cause

granny_sp

Usually if you provide proof you saw a doctor and you are not temp or on probation they will not fire for sickness. Yes you can be fired for any reason any time.

Cat lover

no you were sick you cant get fired cuz its not your falt you got sick

neonlights1971

well I'd say that for the most part I don't see a job firing you for calling sick now they could request a doctors note stating your sick and I'd also say that it would to depend on how often you've called in Sick?? best of luck

sashmead2001

Well, if you're in the UK, no, you can't if you're generally sick. Usually, if you take one day off every few months because you're ill, there'll be no questions asked. If you're off for a few days, provide a doctor's note. If you're not actually ill, and are calling in sick, then you're lying, which is sackable.

bigrig

I don't know or not. Maybe. I've called in a few times over the yrs & never had a problem with any employer!

Canda

In our country, SA, you cannot be fired for being off sick, provided if on a monday or friday you being in a medical note. Any other day, if you are sick, and you make sure you let them know, then there is nothing they can do. The most they can do is give you some kind of 1st warning, and if you are unhappy, go to the labour department or the equivalent in your country for free advise and support. I know, i have been through this recently with my work too. Good luck!

jimmy

If you are really sick again, drop in the office on your way seeing the doctor..... if you are not seeing the doctor, you are not sick enough to call in sick.....

shipwreck

Probably not if you are actually sick. If you are unreliable they may find another reason to fire you but not officially for being sick. They can demand a doctor's note or run a new drug test before allowing you back if they suspect you are lying.

mick14731

depends or your job, some require a medical note from a doctor, others let it go, but regardless, most places will fire you if you make a habit of calling in sick,

hr cubs girl

Yes, you can get fired for calling in sick. Employment at will states that the employer or employee can terminate employment without any notice. Since there is no violation of employment at will YES they can fire you.

Business needs to go on so if you can't seem to make it to work, they will find someone else.

sarah

Simple answer yes

MrGuy

Basically, you can be fired for any reason, except those protected by law.

Being sick is not protected by law.

So yes.

michr

if you are in the US then YES you can.
this is unlikely but possible, a lot depends on your attendance and punctuality as well as job performance.

you can be terminated for excessive absenteeism regardless of the reasons for the absences or whether or not you see a doctor.

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