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By pissedexworker - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I found out that being rushed unconscious to the hospital and missing work qualifies you for termination if you don't call in, even if you have a note from the ER doctor. FML

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You deserved it 2 495

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By Anonymous - 05/07/2022 00:00

Today, I found out that my boss was actually legally obligated to send me to the hospital after I was hit on the head while working. I had to finish the entire work day while heavily concussed, and by the time I got to the ER I had lost complete feeling in my right side. They asked me to come in the day after. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 278

You deserved it 104

Thanks, I hate it

By CakeEater - 13/05/2022 04:00

Today, after I let my job know I needed time off for a friend's funeral a week ahead of time and they declined to approve it, telling me to call in sick, the day of the funeral arrived and I called in sick, only to come back to a write-up and threats of being fired for not getting it approved in advance. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 171

You deserved it 86

Workers of the world unite

By Anonymous - 19/06/2021 19:01 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, the day before I was supposed to go back to work after I got sick, ended up in the hospital, and primary doctor put me on medical leave, I got fired. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 029

You deserved it 93

By kaybear13 - 05/08/2015 08:39 - United States - San Mateo

Today, I got written up because apparently leaning on the counter at work is unprofessional, even if you're about to pass out and the counter is the only thing keeping you on your feet. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 565

You deserved it 2 395

Rage against the machine

By argument invalid? - 27/02/2019 16:00

Today, I got written up and may be placed under suspension due to my recent 5 consecutive day unscheduled absence. When I told them I was on a Bereavement Leave, they still will not accept my excuse because its still considered as "unscheduled". FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 305

You deserved it 194

Risky business

By Anonymous - 25/05/2019 06:13

Today, I called in sick to my job. I'm already on shaky ground there, but I was honestly sick. I happened to call in during the mandatory departmental meeting. Apparently, I was supposed to go in a half-hour early. I called in thirty minutes late, during a required meeting. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 571

You deserved it 1 174

I need this

By Toosicktoquit - 05/09/2024 05:00 - United States - Omaha

Today, I woke up in the ER after constant coughing and pneumonia made me pass out. I told my boss I was in the hospital with an infection and 235/163 blood pressure, so I wouldn’t be in. His response was, “So, you are a lazy POS and expect your colleagues to cover you?” I’d quit if my health was better. FML

I agree, your life sucks 552

You deserved it 82

By workwork - 05/08/2019 14:00

Today, I got a threatening email from my manager, saying my job is in jeopardy if I call off again. Somehow, my leaving early to drive my mom to the ER is inexcusable, yet it's perfectly fine for the same manager to leave early to take her dogs to the groomers. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 969

You deserved it 172

Emergency

By Ethan Sitzes - 25/06/2022 22:00

Today, I called into work because of a family emergency. My boss was understanding; my coworker? He tore me a new one because his wife wanted him to take the day off, which he didn't because it was going to be a tough day at work. He also threatened to find a way he could get me fired. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 093

You deserved it 96

Unfair

By Anonymous - 21/03/2021 08:01

Today, I was let go from my job for not being able to come into work early. FML

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You deserved it 149

Doortje 29

Saturday 18 December 2010 19:55

SUE.

bigphill1333 0

Saturday 18 December 2010 20:04

Show up and kill everyone at work?

Comments

Zaichiki 0

Saturday 18 December 2010 20:15

that sounds like Walmart. they like to pull that crap all the time.

zombieglamour_fml 0

Saturday 18 December 2010 23:34

Ya, Walmart is a horrible place to work!

ChillBill 0

Sunday 19 December 2010 0:56

I worked at walmart. I agree it sucks working there.

mike3775 35

Saturday 18 December 2010 20:25

Its illegal to fire if they have proof why they no called. I would go and talk to a lawyer, you may not want to get your job back(due to hostile way of getting it back), but you can probably easily get a yrs pay out of them plus unemployment for wrongful termination

tigerbander80 0

Saturday 18 December 2010 20:59

your boss is a jackass. SUE.

Captain_Crankypa 2

Saturday 18 December 2010 21:14

Lawyer it up!

Jasonf6 0

Saturday 18 December 2010 21:16

I'd be suing the shit out of them if I were you.

warpig182 0

Saturday 18 December 2010 21:18

No its not illegal. People in my state can be fired for any reason. They could just say they were fired because the boss thought they were ugly it doesnt matter here

bigdurrdy 4

Saturday 18 December 2010 21:18

1) As a law student, I hate it when people tell others to lawyer it up. If you have a case, fine. If not, then people should forget the lawsuits and accept personal responsibility. (GASP! I KNOW! A lawyer who doesn't want to sue everyone). 2) If you have been employed with this employer for more than a year on a full time basis and they are a large enough company, you may qualify for leave under the FMLA. 3) You may work in a state where your employment is considered at will. In this case, you're basically screwed. I agree with others--there is probably more to this story...

Kesler_17 0

Saturday 18 December 2010 21:25

As just an ordinary citizen, I hate when law students call themselves lawyers and act like they know everything about the law.

bigdurrdy 4

Saturday 18 December 2010 21:31

I'm not acting like I know everything about the law. Nice try, though.

FYLwindowlicker 0

Saturday 18 December 2010 22:11

Seems to me you act that way #34. Until you pass your BAR exam, I wouldn't go around calling yourself a lawyer. You should know the legal ramifications of that.

weinerdog 2

Saturday 18 December 2010 22:31

#3 is many states, which is why the OP is probably screwed, other than UI

valalvax 13

Saturday 18 December 2010 23:05

it's still unlawful termination, seems to me though, the employer was looking for a reason to get rid of an underperforming or problematic employee

kennymack961 0

Monday 20 December 2010 6:23

well, as an average citizen, I would rather receive advice from someone who actually knows what they're talking about... so what if he called himself a lawyer? he probably knows more about the law than you all do. this is referring to post 34 if there's a glitch

alexFYL 11

Monday 20 December 2010 18:21

Actually, he called himself a law student, not a lawyer. L2read. Anyway, I'm now lawyer or law student for that matter, I know there are "at will" states but I am pretty sure no one, in any state, can fire you for a medical issue. Sure, they can fire you for having stupid hair, but I think a medical issue is different. My mother sued a place that fired her (after some 17 years of service) for hurting her back on the job (while working there), and she lives in an at-will termination state. But anecdotal evidence != law, so do some quick Googling for your state, but all at-will states are roughly the same.

sulitak 27

Sunday 5 May 2013 12:17

you are my favorite lawyer ever and I agree. they were probably just WAITING for a reason to fire OP.

cradle6 13

Saturday 18 December 2010 21:26

27- that's untrue. employers in your state may "think" that they can fire for any reason but that doesn't make it legal. Firing someone because they were rushed to the Emergency Room is illegal in the US. The only way the employer could get out of it is to claim that OP's job termination was unrelated to the ER visit, but no one will believe that. OP, sue for wrongful termination.