Can an employer discharge you for excessive absences without a previous counsling
I worked for a company that has recent discharged me due to excessive absences. I was never written up for these absences and provided a doctor's note due to the fact most absences more medically related.
2 answers | asked Aug 4, 2011 12:03 PM [EST] | applies to Florida
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Adding to Mr. Schofield's excellent advice, make sure you apply for unemployment benefits -- under the circumstances you've described you would be eligible.
posted by Phyllis Towzey | Aug 4, 2011 1:08 PM [EST]
posted by Phyllis Towzey | Aug 4, 2011 1:08 PM [EST]
Yes, you can be discharged for absences without prior notice or warning. Exceptions would include being a union member wiht a collective bargaining agreement or depending on the nature of the medical reason for the leave, you could have some rights under the Family Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Would need more information on the reasons for the leave.
posted by Arthur Schofield | Aug 4, 2011 12:06 PM [EST]
posted by Arthur Schofield | Aug 4, 2011 12:06 PM [EST]
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