Health, Bosses, Capitalism and Work: Stuck

Stuck

By clutzasaurus - 03/05/2013 05:35 - United States - Odessa

Today, I was feeling down about being stuck in bed after ankle surgery. I thought I would go ahead and call my boss and let him know everything went well. He said the obligatory nice things, then told me that if I'm not at work on Monday, I'll be fired. I can't even get out of bed. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/09/2015 21:56 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my boss called me to say that I've been slow at work this week and that I will be replaced if I don't pick up the pace. That would be understandable, if I didn't have a broken ankle and pneumonia. FML

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You deserved it 1 629

Not gonna happen

By wormiformed - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - New Zealand

Today, I had an emergency appendectomy, so I texted my boss to let him know about the situation. He replied that it'd be good for my continued employment prospects if I came into work tomorrow. FML

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I can't take it anymore

By genn - 23/05/2023 18:00

Today, I called into work because I was too tired to keep my eyes open. My boss berated me over the phone, saying I should be more like that other employee who came in with a broken toe. That was me. FML

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You deserved it 114

By Mark - 27/02/2015 18:24 - Malta - Naxxar

Today, I was feeling terrible so I called in sick to work. My boss refused to believe me and told me he'd fire me if I didn't come in. I dragged myself to work, only to spend most of the day glued to the toilet. Now he says I won't be paid for the day because I barely did any work. FML

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You deserved it 2 721

By sick of life - 23/09/2011 14:48 - United States

Today, I called in sick to work for a second day. After months of my boss trying to get me sacked by spreading vicious rumors about me, taunting me into retaliating, and generally making my life a living hell, he finally got his chance. He sent me a text saying, "yeh dont bother son ure fuckin fired." FML

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By Anonymous - 03/07/2019 07:00 - Vietnam - Hanoi

Today, it's my birthday and I had to work. My boss wished me a happy birthday, and then told me I was fired. FML

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Get well soon

By Anonymous - 07/02/2021 08:02

Today, I'm in hospital after having surgery for a broken leg. I’m maxed out on Endone and still in pain. Work have said that I’m on the roster next week and I’ll be fired if I’m not there. My wife said that she is going to have some "me time" for a few days when I get home from my "holiday". FML

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You deserved it 81

By gothicvamp93 - 04/01/2015 06:46 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, my boss called and yelled at me because he said I was "spotted" out after I called off sick. I was out getting the medicine the doctor had just prescribed me. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2017 14:00

Today, I was enjoying my first vacation day in 2 years. My boss then called me to come in, saying it was an emergency. I got to work and got fired. Yes, my boss made me come in just to fire me. FML

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By StupidJob - 01/09/2016 23:23 - United States - Batavia

Today I was home sick from work because my doctor gave me a new pill that made me throw up violently. My boss called. I thought she was checking on me. She fired me instead. FML

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You deserved it 860

tj4234 35

Friday 3 May 2013 12:20

Hopefully he's joking. If not, sue for unfair dismissal.

Serisent 26

Friday 3 May 2013 12:25

That's illegal. Employers have to give you leave for things like surgery. There's a federal act that mandates it called FMLA. If he attempts to fire you over this, you can definitely get him in a lot of trouble.

Comments

xxsadie03xx 7

Friday 3 May 2013 20:24

That's against the law. If he does do that I'd contact a lawyer immediately. You'd probably be able to file for unemployment too. My last job fired me for health reasons and I'm getting unemployment because of it

allisadawn91 8

Friday 3 May 2013 20:44

Yeah. If he does, that's a lawsuit.

kennaem1 11

Friday 3 May 2013 21:03

can't you bring in a doctor's note OP? They can't fire you for that

vbmg152 18

Friday 3 May 2013 21:45

He can't do that! Get some proof, emails, I.M's, texts, anything you can take to the labor board. Then sue his butt!

helmiz 17

Friday 3 May 2013 22:27

that sucks

paprika_pilipili_fml 14

Saturday 4 May 2013 0:10

Is that even legal ???

pandalover69 26

Saturday 4 May 2013 0:41

There are a few things that need to be done before lawyers get involved. If your boss has a boss then contact that person and explain the situation and if they side with your boss then call a lawyer. If your boss is the only boss then just threaten legal action and at least talk to a lawyer and if you can't afford one that's ok, they can still give you some kind of advise. And if you're with some kind of union then call your union rep. Sorry your boss is a dick and has made everything harder then it should be.