Do you know what your boss is allowed to ask if you call in sick?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 23:59:24 -0400

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/whats-boss-allowed-ask-call-144400440.html

What's Your Boss Allowed to Ask When You Call In Sick?

You wake up feeling sick, and you call your boss to let her know that you're taking a sick day. Most workers are unclear on what their employers have the right to ask when they call out sick. In general, employers are allowed to ask for the details of your illness.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Sep 23 at 2015 12:04 AM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:04:06 -0400

That's crazy!...and about the ADA....so why is it okay to ask and you have to tell about your illness except if you have Diabetes? How is it any of the business of any employer the details of your illness?

Doctors note....When you have a cold or the flu...most people don't go to the doctor...they buy over the counter medicine and sweat it out at home...and especially with obamacare, most people can't afford to go....so how the heck are they going to bring a doctors note?

Schools do this too...which is a crock...you can't get your kid back in school or they get an un excused absence if they don't have a doctors note....a lot of kids parents either can't afford to take them to the doctor or can't afford to take off work to take them...

I think "getting a doctors note" is a crock!

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Sep 23 at 2015 12:42 AM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:42:49 -0400

I never really cared why an employee wasn't going to be there. All that I wanted to know was will you be here and if not when will you be back. If they don't have a good reason they will just lie to you anyway so I never asked.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Sep 23 at 2015 6:53 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 06:53:36 -0400

Yes. Most employee handbooks have a clause about them being able to ask for a doctor's note upon return. Generally speaking, it's based on the employee though. Those who are constantly sick, aren't going to get hit with it. Those who are...

I've always had the Marine Corps Policy. Medical is at work, so I may as well go to work. If I'm good enough to go to work, I don't need to stay home. That said, I've been "visibly sick" before, and kicked out "Go home, you look like hell."

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 23 at 2015 8:47 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:47:00 -0400

My office doesn't ask for much. Usually, I just email my boss and tell them I am not feeling well and that I am taking sick leave. They never ask anything about it after that. Generally, I will only elaborate when there is a need, such as a death in the family and I will be gone a while.