can I be fired for being absent  with a doctors note?
920540
Unless your illness falls under a disability covered under the American with Disabilities Act, I think you are out of luck absent some employment contract.  Since I doubt you have a contract for employment, your employment is at will, therefore you can be fired (or you can quit) at anytime. Good luck.
576887
It doesn't seem like your notes are fully up to date, ask your GP if you can see them (they have to let you now.) You'll know better than anyone what's missing. When I changed doctors my notes failed to mention I'd just been referred to a specialist and I had to wait another six months to see one.\n\nIf you don't push them they'll things will get worse.
728773
Firstly, you should see your doctor and ask to be referred to a counsellor, you have been through a traumatic experience and it is obviously having a bad effect on you if you are afraid to go back to your flat.  I'm sure your doctor will be sympathetic.\n\nSecondly, your employers should pay you a sick pay, full rate for a certain period then a lower rate for the rest of your absence.  If your employers do dismiss you, you may have a case for suing for unfair dismissal.  You should ask for a meeting with your boss first or write to him/her explaining your situation, and ask to be allowed to have the time you need to get over this.  If they are unhelpful or threaten you with dismissal you should really seek legal advice.  A solicitor will be able to advise you better than anyone here.  Don't worry about christmas, its never nice having no money, but if you have the support of your family and friends then I am sure they will understand that you can't afford to splash out this year.  I hope everything works out for you, best wishes.
1091667
Your question appears to be a 2-pronged question\nQUESTION  #1 - Whether you can be fired while on WC\nIn many states “yes” BUT the reasons may differ.\nIn many states can be terminated :\n1 - If your doctor places specific physical restrictions, and your   employer offers you work within those restrictions, AND if your refusal to return to work is a violation of your employers company policy \n2 - If you are witnessed exceeding your physical restrictions   AND if you continue to tell your doctor that you cannot do the things that you had been observed doing.   (Usually when the insurance company performs surveillance)\n3 - If they catch you working at another job, during the time you are collecting workers comp payments - while still claiming to be disabled. \n4 - In most states, an employer is NOT required to hold your job open for you indefinitely.  Example - if Joe is out of work for 1 year, the employer needs to fill the job, but they will need to terminate Joe so they can fill the position. \n5 - In some instances, an employer may terminate employment, if you do something that is illegal AND that violates your employers company policy.\n\nQUESTION #2 \nThe GOOD NEWS is that you may still collect even if your employer fires you IF:\n1 - Your doctor has released you to work with physical restrictions - you tell your employer that you are willing to come back to work, AND your employer either does NOT bring you back to work AND / OR they terminate your employment for reasons that are NOT your fault. \n\nRemember that the laws vary from state-to-state - this is a generic answer to your question & there may be other viable answers.  \n\nHere are some helpful places to check out \nwww.GettingWorkersComp.com  - has helpful workers comp information & updates\nwww.Prairielaw.com  - also hosts a wonderful discussion forum  \nwww.GettingWorkersComp.Wordpress.com - a blogsite with  workers comp news to keep you updated. \n\nAnother option - you could contact the Ombudsman for the Workers Comp Board in your state.
336826
if your daughter was ill why would you need a 'FAKE" doctors excuse?? there are laws protecting workers from disciplinary action for tending to family emergencies. ask an attorney if you feel you may be sanctioned by your employer for your absence..
1005748
is this even a question? anyways, just write that yo were late because you felt like it, or because u felt like u were sick, and had to go to the hospital but yo/your parents lost the hospital note...
261536
I am not sure of your work place policies, but it seems unusual that they would require a Dr. excuse for 1 day absence. Here are some excuses I have used in the past when I " just didn't feel like it"...\n\n1. Food poisoning symptoms...upset stomach, vomiting...blame it on something you ate. ( Some work places, especially food service, REQUIRE you to stay away when vomiting and loose bowels)\n2. Transportation problems...car won't start..flat tire..ect..\n3. Appointment other then a Dr...like a lawyer or such.\n4. Relative needs ride to airport.\n5. Funeral
709441
At least you called. And yes, she was rude. If I were you I'd talk to her face to face OR your doctor as he is the one that hired her. I mean, if you can't make it, you can't make it. If it happens again, I'd start searching for a new doctor.
747713
You can get fired for missing a lot of work.
370304
Have your doctor write the company a letter explaining the need for the surgery. I have never heard of a supervisor tell an employee to wait until the manager gets back from\nvacation when surgery is needed. Go to your human resources office and find out what the company policy is about taking time off for surgery. Get a copy of the policy and take it to your doctor. Then find a good attorney to write your supervisor a letter. My be you should look for a better company to work for. They sure wouldn't get away with that if I were in your shoes.\nGood Luck.
822503
There isn't a legal entitlement so you get all sorts of inconsistencies. Most good employers would give you sometime off but would expect you to put in a sick-note for more than a few days. There are advantages to this as anyone who has lost their partner is going to be very upset and unable to work.\nWhen my mother died my GP gave me a sick-note for 3 weeks due to stress and anxiety; a lot of that was caused by the attitude of my line manager at the time.\nWhen my father-in-law died I was given 5 days but my husband only 3. This was because my manager was more sympathetic.
967240
You are on limited duty because..... \n\nIf accident at work, your covered under worker compensation, and company should respect the limitations.  On the other hand, if you were injured off the job, or contacted some illness that required limited duty, you have certain obligations not to engage in any activity which would endanger your health or aggravate your condition.\n\nIf your supervisor insists that you perform work which you and your doctor feel would be detrimental to your well-being, then I would recommend that you tell the supervisor that you are refusing due to health condition, and that if s/he persists in threatening you, that you will exercise your options - legal and otherwise.
1028058
It depends on where you live. If you are in Florida, forget it.  They are ONLY for the employer unless it is related to prejudice or something.  I had cancer and was fired for "missing too much work" as I couldn't have all the surgeries, radiation, etc. done at my desk.  Sorry for your luck.  It sucks.
349585
not only can you collect workmans comp, your employer could get into a lot of trouble for knowingly letting you work without the doctors approval!!!!!
917561
Well there's a difference here.. if you're referring to someone who is ill and asks another employee to come in for their shift, then I see no issue with that.  But if you just don't show up and ask someone who's already working to pick up the slack, then someone should inform the boss.  And... that person should say NO.
746946
not if you have a doctors note for taking it.
288602
I would take all the information you've collected to your medical doctor, to document...\n\nThen, if there is a need for a lawsuit later, everything you say can be substantiated...\n\nGood Luck!