Can you be fired for calling in sick?

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ELLE	As long as you have a doctor's certificate, no they can't. Also, if it is only one day that is not before or after your day off or a public holiday then you don't even need a certificate. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Herb & Edna	just tell them you have diarrhea.. no can say no that cause Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

granny_sp	Usually if you provide proof you saw a doctor and you are not temp or on probation they will not fire for sickness. Yes you can be fired for any reason any time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cat lover	no you were sick you cant get fired cuz its not your falt you got sick Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

neonlights1971	well I'd say that for the most part I don't see a job firing you for calling sick now they could request a doctors note stating your sick and I'd also say that it would to depend on how often you've called in Sick?? best of luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sashmead2001	Well, if you're in the UK, no, you can't if you're generally sick. Usually, if you take one day off every few months because you're ill, there'll be no questions asked. If you're off for a few days, provide a doctor's note. If you're not actually ill, and are calling in sick, then you're lying, which is sackable. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bigrig	I don't know or not. Maybe. I've called in a few times over the yrs & never had a problem with any employer! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Canda	In our country, SA, you cannot be fired for being off sick, provided if on a monday or friday you being in a medical note. Any other day, if you are sick, and you make sure you let them know, then there is nothing they can do. The most they can do is give you some kind of 1st warning, and if you are unhappy, go to the labour department or the equivalent in your country for free advise and support. I know, i have been through this recently with my work too. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jimmy	If you are really sick again, drop in the office on your way seeing the doctor..... if you are not seeing the doctor, you are not sick enough to call in sick..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shipwreck	Probably not if you are actually sick. If you are unreliable they may find another reason to fire you but not officially for being sick. They can demand a doctor's note or run a new drug test before allowing you back if they suspect you are lying. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mick14731	depends or your job, some require a medical note from a doctor, others let it go, but regardless, most places will fire you if you make a habit of calling in sick, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cubs Girl	Yes, you can get fired for calling in sick. Employment at will states that the employer or employee can terminate employment without any notice. Since there is no violation of employment at will YES they can fire you. Business needs to go on so if you can't seem to make it to work, they will find someone else. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

John B	If you're really sick there's no problem. As a "boss" I can tell you, I know when you're bullshitting and the best policy is to not try, it makes you look undependable. I would much rather have an employee call and say "I'm having a real shitty time, could you survive a day without me?" than "cough I'm really sick(bad acting included) I need the day off" and I'll show up tomorrow looking healthy as a horse. Perhaps if you any vacation saved you can request a monday or a friday off and give yourself a three day weekend to relax as well as something to look forward to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

trisarahtops	Simple answer yes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MrGuy	Basically, you can be fired for any reason, except those protected by law. Being sick is not protected by law. So yes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

michr	if you are in the US then YES you can. this is unlikely but possible, a lot depends on your attendance and punctuality as well as job performance. you can be terminated for excessive absenteeism regardless of the reasons for the absences or whether or not you see a doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No