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By in pain - 15/03/2011 22:57

Today, I got into a bad car accident, where I got severe whiplash, swollen knees, and cuts everywhere. I called my boss to let him know I wouldn't be able to make it in and he fired me for being 'not dependable'. FML

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By patch91 - 05/04/2011 02:03

Today, I got in a car accident on the way to work. I received an abusive phone call from my boss saying he shouldn't have to cover my lazy ass. I was driving to cover his shift because he was too drunk to show up to work. FML

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By Mycardoesn'tevenwork - 22/02/2016 20:16 - United States

Today, I was in a car accident on the way to work. I called my boss and told him I had to deal with the police and the accident report and didn't know how long it would take. He got mad and said I "should have picked a better time to do this". FML

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By Anonymous - 01/05/2023 15:00

Today, I helped save three people, including a newborn, when I was sole witness to a bad car crash. My boss said that wasn’t a valid reason to be 4 hours late for work and fired me. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/04/2013 05:07 - United States

Today, in my rush to do my hair and get to work, I managed to trip over my dog, hit my eye on the counter, and sprain my ankle. I arrived at work with a black eye and a painful limp. My boss didn't care, and fired me for showing up late. FML

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By ReallyNow - 01/09/2011 17:17 - United States

Today, I got rear-ended while on my way to work. This wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't pregnant, suffering from a horrible UTI, and running a fever. My boss called in sick, so now I'm stuck running the office alone. With whiplash. FML

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By piece of crap car - 04/01/2017 06:27 - United States - Portland

Today, I was supposed to start my first day of work at my dream job. However, my car had other plans and refused to start. When I called my boss to tell him I was going to be late, he told me not to come in at all and fired me on the spot. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/09/2009 21:04 - United States

Today, when I got to work, I found out that I was being laid off. Two hours later, I found out my boss had my name on the wrong list. I was elated. I went to lunch, but on the way back was rear-ended, in the rain. I was an hour and a half late getting back to work. I was fired upon returning. 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 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 idiot - 09/07/2012 21:26 - United States

Today, I was sitting in my car waiting my shift to start. I must've fallen asleep because I woke up to a call from my boss firing me. I was in the parking lot. FML

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Wednesday 16 March 2011 7:59

sue him.

newjerseyguy 0

Wednesday 16 March 2011 7:56

fight it

Comments

ulicksam 0

Wednesday 16 March 2011 12:40

If you can come to FML to complain, the accident wasn't that serious, you're not hurt that badly, and you could have gone to work.

turdontoast 8

Wednesday 16 March 2011 13:13

There's a lawsuit. Sue his ASS.

goofylover92 6

Wednesday 16 March 2011 14:17

sue

DocBastard 38

Wednesday 16 March 2011 14:27

Why the hell is everyone saying "sue for wrongful termination!" It isn't wrongful - he didn't show up. That's grounds for firing, period. Yes, some bosses suck and do things you may not agree with, but they are the boss. This is something most of you will have to deal with eventually, and litigation isn't the answer. Besides, OP wasn't seriously injured. Walk it off, princess.

bv110 2

Wednesday 16 March 2011 14:52

Doc, if you don't know, Sick leave is a right that every worker has by law, if OP's boss fired OP because of the accident he had, he CAN and SHOULD sue him! Sick leave is a number of days you are given that when you are sick you can miss work, It is very hard to use all of those up unless your a lazy asshole that just misses work and uses up his sick days, I doubt OP is that!

DocBastard 38

Wednesday 16 March 2011 14:57

Why do you doubt it? Do you have information that you haven't shared with us? We have no idea where OP is from, and many places around the world have laws in place that allow bosses to fire workers without cause.

Flipflops4ever 0

Wednesday 16 March 2011 14:52

Too many times even when a person has a legit reason they express themselves so badly it sounds fake

hihi1212 1

Wednesday 16 March 2011 15:15

he has a valid point... i mean i would not want a employee who cant drive OR be on time. just speaking the truth. i mean if you have a job that he needs you there and you keep screwing up ydi

Zeronos 0

Wednesday 16 March 2011 15:24

wrongful termination. sue. get paid. invite me and we'll make it rain on some hoes

Iknoweverything 29

Wednesday 16 March 2011 15:27

Unless you are in a state that isn't an at-will state, you don't really have a case, despite what all these other people say. You can try to sue your boss, but your odds of getting a judgement are next to nothing. Sue the person who hit you, and get proof that you WERE dependable. You can't get unemployment if they fire you for lack of dependability, but they can't with-hold it otherwise. If you have enough money, you can sue everyone who is even related to the accident and include your boss. It doesn't work, but with multiple lawyers, fees add up so fast some people will pay blood money just to get out of it, even if they don't owe you anything.

DocBastard 38

Wednesday 16 March 2011 15:32

And this is what makes the US great. You make a great point and then end your comment with the stereotypical shotgun approach to law. You make me want to shake your hand and then slap you with it.

Iknoweverything 29

Wednesday 16 March 2011 20:48

I'm proud to be an american, Doc. Even prouder to be one whose legal classes are taught by a lawyer who does that particular shotgun approach on a regular basis. I didn't even know that was possible until three weeks ago!