Do you think that a working mother should be fired from work because she need 2 be with her sick child?
105665
Check with a lawyer on this one.
1052492
I actually like my profession. But I did have an experince recently with management that made me sick to my stomach. Last week my daughter was struck crossing the road by a hit and run driver. I got a knock on the door and went to the accident scene she was being transported my EMS to the hospital and I had to go back and get my purse and car keys to follow her to the hospital. I musta been on auto pilot because I remembered to call in to work my next shift was  in two hours (I'm a nurse) I was on my cell walking to the car and the nursing supervisor answered the call. I told her someone had to cover my shift my daughter was hurt and hit by a SUV, hit and run driver. She was on the way to the hospital via ambulance and the supervisor had the gaul to ask me if someone else could go to the hospital with her. I was shocked I told her I'm a  single mom and  MY KID  was hit by a SUV I would be in the ER as a mom not nurse in the unit. Not that it really matters that I'm a single mother any mother or father for that matter shouldn't get that harrassment. My daughter's okay ,a broken vertebrae, road rash and bruises so she'll heal and I will be looking for another job soon.
364711
There are plenty of people who want to work.  When you hired her to watch your son, did you give the days and hours?  Did she tell you then she could not watch your son on Mondays?  If she didn't, I would let her go and find a lady in her 60's who would love to watch your son, a grandmaw type who could use the money to supplement her income.
607662
There are so many people who should receive money (or help) \nand don't: people in charge of sick family members or spouses, people in charge of children with special needs or disabilities, people in charge of their elder, even mother with young children. I agree with you that families who have to take care of ill children should receive help or money, and maybe be put ahead of those with kids who have learning disabilities (as illness requires more extensive and expensive care), but I wouldn't take any helps already received away... It seems so hard to get any!
1023419
I agree she should not only be bringing food home for you, but your entire family as well.  How cheap of McDonalds to not provide free food the the employees and their families. How dare these other people speak to you of morals when McDonalds is ripping the most vulnerable of our society off?  They have these poor kids working for minimun wages and not taking care of them.  I mean, they still have to pay for gas to get back 'n forth.  What is wrong with these stupid idiots above me answering this question?  Don't they realize that we have to build these kids self esteem and some how manage to get them to realize they are worth so much more that minimum wages!!! They are exploiting our kids.  I am completely in shock that they don't receive food during work.  I am boycotting McDonalds starting now....and I'm writing a letter to the BBB and the President of the McDonalds Corporation.  They should be ashamed of themselves.  It seems that they expect you to pay to drive your kid to work there, you should be sending them a bill for gas.  In fact, I would do just that.  If they at least paid for the gas then you would not be taking money out of your pocket to drive your kid to work there.  These big corporations suck!!  I think I'm just going to help myself the next time I go there to a free Big Mac.  I'll teach them.  Don't listen to these dufusses you are the best mother around, you are teaching your daughter to take what she is worth and not take any less.  There should be more mothers around like you!! You Rock Mimi!!  Thanks for setting a GREAT example for our kids.
736080
Let me get this straight.....You and another person have the same job in the same department, you are equals in every way.\n\nYou do your job without assistance and you do not take off any time from work. The other person does not complete her work and misses work on a regular basis because of kid (s). She needs assistance to maintain her job.\n\nHow is she treated as if she was not out of the office due to the kid?  That's the part that bothers me.\n\nOther than that, If I am right, you should be treated EXACTLY the same. You both have vacation time, personal days, whatever to use at your discretion. You use your time and when it is depleted you don't get paid. If you request help in getting your work finished, fine, what are the rules governing help? You should both receive help if it is warranted for whatever reason.\n\nWhat I am saying is, you have guidelines and department rules. You follow them. That is not to say that your performance is not superior to hers. If so, you could be promoted and she could be left behind. \n\nIf she is sneaking out and getting away with it, then that is another story and you need to report it to your supervisor.
92704
Generally not unless you have some contractual agreement.  Many states have what's called a "right to work" system which means that employers have the right to terminate your employment at anytime for any reason (as log it those reasons are not discriminatory).  On the flip side, the employee has the same right that they can leave at anytime with no foul.  A common example of this is when a woman leaves for maternity leave and enjoys benefits, like paid time off.  Then, at the end of the leave period she decides not to come back.  It happens all the time.  Employers generally don’t have much remedy here – and frankly it’s not good press to go after new mothers to try to recover anything.  As an employer I view this possibility as simply being a cost of business.  There are federal laws protecting pregnant women’s employment rights, so you have to give them leave and hope they come back. \n\nI would advise that you check out a couple of websites in your state if you live in the US.  Check out your state's government’s labor division - here in Texas it is called the Texas Workforce Commission.  Also check out your state's Attorney General's web page.    Both of these sites should have information specific to your area.  Also check out the US Department of Labor website – it has a lot of good information on your rights under the FMLA (federal medical leave act) as it defines employee rights and employer obligations under the law.\n\nGood luck.
895904
Yes,I think she should be held responsible.There have been cases against mothers whose babies were born with fetal alcohol syndrome.It makes me ill to see an expectant mother doing these things to her unborn child.Makes me wonder what kind of mother she will be if she can't even take care of her child before it is born.
100753
I wouldnt have hired her to begin with.  You are obligated to take the responisbility now to discipline her in whatever ways are necessary.  I woud start with a written warning and hopefully she'll understand you're not playng around.
462823
u should be proud of her to actaully admitting her illness and getting help!! there is nothing better then that.. u should stand by her side ans support her.. she is ur mom..and the one and only mom..maybes she wasnt the best in the past to u..but she is willing to change.JUST FOR YOU!!! u should support her..cuz now she is feeling more depressed just becuase u dont wanna talk to herr..and she is going through a very tough time now..
82211
Yes, but only after they return to work. Cannot use sickness as a reason, but can create a reason at a later date. Sad but true.
727222
well -- how about i tell you what i do and maybe you'll get some ideas.... i'm a nurse that had a baby and wanted to stay home with him instead of putting him in daycare. my husband didn't want the loss of my paycheck and gave me a lot of grief about going back to work but ALSO expected me to do all the "real" parenting, house cleaning, cooking, etc. i told him if i went back to work that he would have to split everything 50/50 and he agreed. i told him the very first day he didn't do one of "his" new split duties i would quit my job on the spot.... as in if it's his turn to change a diaper and he didn't do it -- i wouldn't go back to work the next day because i'm not going to be walked on like that...if i'm a homemaker, then i'm a homemaker...if i'm a nurse, then that's what i'm going to be and he can hire a housekeeper, cook and nanny. he agreed to split the job duties.....well, a couple of days before i was going to start a new job, i started him out on the split duties....needless to say....i'm now a very happy stay-at-home mom. i keep the house, cook dinner and take care of my son. as far as your concern about him wanting you to answer your phone right away...that's controlling behavior. remind him you're an adult and tell him where he can stick it next time he gets mad. then quit your job.   :)
838303
I think it's perfectly fine, as long as someone's with the kids, who cares! much better than sticking them in childcare. my husband and i have discussed this a few times, and we both would prefer for him to stay home and me work. You're not alone in this thought! I guess people look down on it though because it's traditionally the wife's role to raise the kids, and the husband's to work. but i'm not one to always go with tradition!! if it works for you, tell those rude people so, and let them know that at least you and your family's happy, that's all that matters.
960429
Most people would say dont stay because of the child, but I disagree. I love children, I think they deserve both a mother and a father in their lives and lets face it. Most men dont see their children that often when you are separated. I'm not assuming this, i'm speaking from experience. She has no job, or money, if she would leave now it would be selfish of her for not putting the childs needs before their own. If she feels very strongly about it, then i suggest she get it together so she can make it on her own, but until then, she should stay put and try and communicate with her mate to make it better. Communication is the key here.
1133313
Well with you being sick you’re self and having children in the house it is not safe for you to be there. You need to call someone to have her removed from your home. Anyone I know it is bad to say but if she is hitting your children get her for assault and have her arrested. Your children’s safety is the most important right now. As a mother you must protect your children at all cost.\nOnce she is arrested or taken in she will be evaluated and placed in the appropriate place. \n\nI know it does not have to make you feel guilty for feeling this way but you nor your children deserve this. Where is your husband in all of this it is his grandmother? If this continues there could be terrible results. With having a sick baby at home I am sure there is crying she may freak out and hurt your baby. You can love her and watch over her when she is living somewhere else. Tell her she has no choice she must find different living arrangements.
447892
It sounds like she was fired for insubordination. Regardless of whether your manager is mean, you are asking to get fired if you start cursing at them. The boyfriend had no business being on the property. They are trying to run a business, you know? She won't get re-hired for those reasons, not because her boyfriend, who shouldn't have been there in the first place, stepped in. And her chances of collecting unemployment are also poor should her employer dispute the application. If you mouth off at people you suffer the consequences.
221367
mothers are pretty tough people, especially when its to do with their children, no matter what age, talk to you mother about it and also get the professional help you need at your own GP or hospital.