I am wondering if this is legal? I tested positive for covid earlier this month. I didn’t have symptoms but my gf was positive so I got tested and found out I was as well.
I told my boss the situation and volunteered to WFH so I don’t fall behind and so I don’t need to take sick time when I feel totally fine. He agreed this made sense and so I worked at home for 4 days.
I went on my employee portal today and saw that I only have 1 sick day left for the year (we get 5 to start). When I confronted my boss he said “you didn’t come in to the office so I had to use sick days to pay you”.
I used all of my sick days even though u worked 8 hours a day from home the whole time I was “sick”.
I’m really upset and don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?
Edit: I do not have any confirmation of my plan in writing this was all decided and discussed over the phone. Essentially it’s my word against my bosses.
Some additional details: this is a small company (40 employees) and my boss is the owner/president. We do not have an official HR department (classic construction industry).