Can an employer punish an employee for missing work, due to a court date?
The only “court date” for which an employer is legally required to allow you to take time off without penalty is jury duty. This does not mean they must pay you. Some states require employers to pay employees for jury duty, many do not.Otherwise, there are no laws in the U.S. specifically requiring an employer to grant you time off without consequence. The “rules” for a court date are based on standard practice and the company’s policies as published in its employee manual pertaining to time off.Typically an employee is expected to give an employer some notice of his or her intent to take time off for any purpose, and this would apply to a court date equally.At the risk of sounding facetious, an employer cannot physically compel an employee to come to work or remain at work under any circumstances. Obviously, if you have a court date, you do not want to miss it. The penalties, depending on what you’re going to court for, can range from fines to dismissal of the case (if you are the plaintiff) to jail time, so you should go regardless of your employer’s policies.All an employer is obligated to do is treat you equally with all other employees and in accordance with written policies. You can generally use personal time off (PTO) or vacation time for a court date, but you cannot use sick time (if your company separates this from PTO.)If your employer feels you have not given adequate notice, or that the amount of time you are taking off is excessive, or they are simply unwilling to deal with your absence, they are generally within their rights to terminate your employment. (This depends on whether you have an employment agreement and whether your company and/or state have an “At Will” employment environment.)You should ask your company HR representative to be sure.
If you called in sick off from work can your employer ask you what's wrong or why are you calling in?
I have a friend that works for a government sector and he said he called into work today and told his supervisor that he wasn't feeling well. The supervisor asked him why was he not coming in and he got offended and felt violated that she would ask him why when he already told her he wasn't feeling good. He told her he just got off the toliet and she said ok well you have to go to the doctor and get an excuse. He said he shouldn't have to go to the doctor just because he has the runs and that he just needed to get some rest for today. She said she will mark him as "A Wall" if he doesn't have an excuse when he comes back tomorrow. He never takes off work and has perfect attendance. He says this happens to everyone there. He asked me if I think this is a violation of his privacy because he shouldn't have to tell her why he doesn't feel well because that is his business. I agreed and I tried to find some info on the internet about employees privacy but I was not successful.
How many sick days can an employee miss before a doctors note is required in Washington State?
Check the employee handbook. Many companies it is three days. The Washington State Human Rights Commission (HRC) enforces the Washington State Law Against Discrimination. State law protects all people in Washington from unfair and discriminatory practices in employment. Employers with less than eight employees are exempt from the State Law Against Discrimination so that the Human Rights Commission cannot investigate sex discrimination complaints against employers with less than eight employees. However, some cities and counties have adopted ordinances that do protect employees of smaller employers. You friend should also check the employee handbook. Even though Washington is an at-will employment state, employers can also make expectations of employment with their handbook. Employee Handbooks While an employer is not required by law to have an employee handbook, in most cases, it is recommended. An employee handbook provides a centralized, complete and certain record of the employer's policies and procedures. It also provides more convenient access by employees and managers. At a minimum, an employee handbook should include: A statement regarding the at-will employment relationship An equal employment opportunity statement A policy regarding sexual and other types of harassment in the workplace Internet access, e-mail, and voice mail policies The Family Medical Leave Act In Washington, in limited circumstances, the at-will presumption can be overcome and a just-cause employment relationship can be created by an employee's legitimate expectations that are grounded in an employer's policy statements. The employee has to show that the employer, through the employee manual or otherwise, made representations or promises that termination would be only for just cause. The laws regarding an employer's duties and responsibilities arising under an employee handbook are complex, and a licensed attorney should be contacted to review individual circumstances. Roberts & Scalia are U.S. Supreme Court Justices and there is no law firm called Roberts & Scalia. Nobody lists their bar number and no state.
Does my employer need a doctor's note for a cold?
1) IF 'Dana' really is a parent, which I doubt, it would help explain the state of many of todays youth and as a parent should NOT be giving such stupid advise..... advise such as "you do not have to get a note unless it's written somewhere in the employee handbook & i can assure you that it's not" and "ignore what the person said, take good care of yourself & show up at your next scheduled day as if nothing ever happened." is irresponsible, and totally uncalled for. 2) If it is their policy to ask for a note then that is the policy, the fact that you have called out before is more than likely the reason they want a note now, absenteeism, tardiness, general attendance and scheduling issues are the reason a lot of employers are hesitant to hire minors. if you do not have any future attendance issues you should be just fine, but you are starting to show signs of being unreliable, and they will most likely be monitoring you. 3) you seem very unconcerned about your attendance, I truly hope that I am wrong and that you do care because contrary to the points you made and seem to think are important the fact is attendance is the number one reason for terminations for cause in the US. If you do end up getting fired due to absenteeism that will follow you for years and make it harder to get another job. I am NOT implying that you would or should be fired, I just want to emphasize that attendance is important and your first jobs do have a huge impact on future jobs...
Can you get fired for missing a day at work because of a death in the family?
I once fired a worker for this reason. It was a beautiful summer's day. The guy called me to say that he wouldn't be able to work the next day as his grandmother had just died and her funeral was the next day. Funerals don't generally happen that fast but I gave him the benefit of doubt. Two days later he came into to work on crutches with his leg in plaster to tell me he'd broken his leg and couldn't work for a few weeks. "What happened?", I asked. "We were at the swimming pool and I slipped and fell"."The funeral was held at the pool?""Funeral? Oh yes. No, this was afterwards. My grandmother loved swimming so the whole family went to the pool after the funeral to celebrate her life"."You all went to the pool after the funeral? Your whole family?","Yes","Andy?","Yes?","There was no funeral, was there?", "No. Should I look for another job?","Yes". Andy's brother was a friend of mine and was very impressed with this incredible show of intelligence.
Can my employer force me to stay late?
Providing you aren't behind on other hours then nope. They can't.
Can my employer require a doctors note for every appointment I have, that has to be taken care of during.....?
business hours? I live in the state of California. Back-story in-short:I've been with my firm for just about 5 years. I've had two major spine operations (cervical) and have had to take quite a lot of time off for both. (issues leading up to surgery, surgery, and recovery time.) I always furnish a "return to work" note from my Dr. if I've missed more than 3 days, as is both standard practice, and my firms policy. I understand the need for the 3 day rule, but to have to procure a note from every Dr. I see? [My doctors hate notes by the way]. Thank you kindly!
What do you do when you oversleep for work? Take urgent leave?
So here's a list of foolproof excuses that you can make while running late for work.Headache always works. Sitting in front of the laptop screen for 9 hours a day tends to give you a headache more often than not. Try it..sounds genuine and always works!Stuck in traffic. Analyze the situation well..see where you live..what's the distance from work..check traffic on google maps. Only if you think it sounds believable, tell your boss that you're stuck in traffic. Also, make this excuse when you know your boss doesnt take the same route to workVisitor's car parked wrongly. Random vehicle parked wrongly obstructing your way out of the parking zone. Such things happen a lot in countries where people do not follow rules strictly. Much believable! :DWater Issues: If you're living in a rural/semi-urban area, this is one problem that you may face every once in a while. Tell your boss that there's no water at home and its taking you time to get ready.Roomie/friend got sick. You're taking your sick friend to the hospital! Who doesn't support good causes!Lost your debit card/wallet/money. A lot of thought goes behind this one. Use it only if you're really running out of excuses and you think nothing less serious would work. And last, its okay to tell the truth at times. After all it's human to oversleep and get late to work! :)I hope these tried and tested excuses come in handy!However, getting late to work too often is not a great idea! Every boss appreciates a punctual and sincere employee! But just in case, go ahead..save yourself :DI hope my mates at Qustn (where I work) don't see this everrr! Going anonymous! :p
Are there any laws regarding an employer requiring a doctor's note for missed work? The location is in Florida.
It is my experience that many employers who have such a rule will often not enforce it against otherwise conscientious employees. And just to give understanding to the other side, the reason many employers adopt such a rule is in reaction to what they see as frequent abuse if sick time by employees who claim it when they are not actually sick. Perhaps they're looking for a 3 day weekend or are recovering from a self inflicted hangover. If you're in that situation try calling your employer and let them know you can't afford a doctors appointment. If you are otherwise well regarded I expect many employers to ok it. Tip: avoid trying to sound sicker than you actually are. That's usually transparent and will leave your employer wondering if you're faking the whole thing.