How much will I be paid while taking paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave under the FFCRA?

See full answerIt depends on your normal schedule as well as why you are taking leave.If you are taking paid sick leave because you are unable to work or telework due to a need for leave because you (1) are subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19; (2) have been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine due to concerns related to COVID-19; or (3) are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and are seeking medical diagnosis, you will receive for each applicable hour the greater of:

• your regular rate of pay,
• the federal minimum wage in effect under the FLSA, or
• the applicable State or local minimum wage.

Can an employer fire an employee for taking too many sick days?

An employer can fire such employees at will, subject to certain statutory and constitutional protections discussed below. For employees covered by a union or other contract, the contract will normally specify when and how the employer can sanction an employee who takes an excessive number of sick days.

Can you be fired for being sick without a doctor’s note?

Most employers would not fire an employee for being sick but instead would fire them for being excessively absent. A doctor’s note would not be a factor unless the employer was legally obligated to offer the employee a medical-related leave of absence.

Can my employer fire me because of my absence?

If your absences are protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, workers’ compensation laws, or state paid sick leave laws, your employer can’t fire you because of them. The Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Can a GM fire an employee for being sick?

As a GM for 2+ decades, employees calling out sick was just a way of life. But many new managers wonder can you fire an employee for being sick. No. You cannot fire an employee for being sick.