I am a registered nurse and am ill, my employer is forcing me to come in even though I called in sick because of no coverage. How is that safe when I don't feel good and I work on an acute psyche unit. My job treats us like crap and no one wants to work a

My job is very unfair and unethical. Most staff don't want to come in on days off for coverage because of how we are treated. I Called in sick because my throat hurts and I'm losing my voice, no coverage was found and I'm being told I have to come in for coverage. I'm a nurse on an acute psyche unit, how is me working sick beneficial to my patients and myself. Now I am getting ready for work bc I am being threatened but I want to know if that is legal in the state of Florida because i dont see how it is safe

1 answer  |  asked Dec 20, 2014 04:48 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

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Arthur Schofield
Call in sick is not going to provide you any legal protection if the employer chooses to terminate for your not working. This may be different if you were a member of a union. However, you could have some rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, but the facts are short as to what was causing the illness. If you want to contact my office to discuss in greater detail, please do.

Thank you.

posted by Arthur Schofield  |  Dec 22, 2014 07:10 AM [EST]

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