I started a new job. Became very sick on the 5th day. Called in sick. and had next 2 days off. Called the 3rd day to say that I went to the doctor and had blood tests, I would keep them informed of results. Dr. called next morning and said get right over

This is an unfortunate situation, but I do not see any violation of law here. You can contact the company to explain why you were unable to call in and offer to provide a doctor's note, but they would be under no legal obligation to rehire you unless you could show that the reason for the termination was that they believed you had a disability, and that they had treated other individuals who failed to follow the call-in policy differently (i.e. didn't fire them for violating it).

With only 5 days on the job, however, it is doubtful that you have sufficient PTO accrued to cover the absences, so the company could also have let you go for excessive absenteeism.

Again, I'm sorry you found yourself in this difficult situation so soon after starting your new job. Best wishes.

posted by Phyllis Towzey  |  Mar 8, 2016 10:04 AM [EST]