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No excuses

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

pip74205 9

Sunday 19 December 2010 14:31

That sounds like wrongful termination to me. No company can fire you for not showing up when you are physically incapable of going to work or calling to let them know. Most companies (and all large ones) have a policy on how to handle that situation. A note from the doctor is legally sufficient.

lamiaoccisor 0

Sunday 19 December 2010 17:21

lawsuit

omega575 0

Monday 20 December 2010 5:04

obviously not qualified anyway. can't spell UNCONSCIOUS right

bratwa 0

Tuesday 21 December 2010 9:25

wooow. Here in Norway it is almost impossible for a employer to fire a employee. We are very protected

mezentius 0

Tuesday 21 December 2010 9:46

"Today my employee has done nothing but play solitaire at work all day. There's a single mother who's very much qualified for his position but I can't hire her because the laws here in Norway won't let me fire the slacker. FML"

franwins0827 7

Friday 24 December 2010 5:49

Sue for wrongful termination?

christiebaby578 9

Friday 1 July 2011 9:17

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constantine91 0

Monday 11 July 2011 10:48

where on earth did your idea of herpes come from?....

69_jackson_69 0

Tuesday 26 July 2011 16:58

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e_and_b 4

Saturday 30 July 2011 2:15

The catch 22 here is, if you sue for wrongful termination, you will probably get it. The downside is, if you do, your chance of getting another job decreases. Most companies do not want to hire someone who will not take it quietly if the company decides to screw the employee. Also, he just got out of the ER, not being able to spell unconscious is the least of his problems.