is it illeagal to get fired for no show no call when your off for doctors excuse?

i worked may 25 2012 got up on may 26 2012 and went to urgent care and i have plantar fissitis i have dr excuses all the up to june 7 i called in today and was told i was fired for noncall no show 3 times

1 answer  |  asked Jun 4, 2012 3:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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Neil Klingshirn
Unless you are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act FMLA, or you have a disability and took time off as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the law does not require an employer to allow you time off to go to the doctor. Also, the FMLA and the ADA both require you to notify the employer about the need to take time, basically as soon as you are able. However, if your employer has a policy that permits you to go to the doctor without notifying it, you may be able to take advantage of that policy.

posted by Neil Klingshirn  |  Jun 5, 2012 06:52 AM [EST]

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