My employer has a strict attendance policy and if you miss a certain number of times for ANY reason whatsoever, you will be terminated. It has happened 10+ Times just in the few years I've been here.
People bring in notes signed by a doctor saying they were in the hospital, too sick to work etc. And it never excuses the absence no matter how serious it is. For example if someone gets in a car accident that's not their fault and is in the hospital for several days due to injuries, they could be fired for missing work. Or if someone had their appendix burst on the floor and has to call an ambulance, they could be fired for leaving work. Or if someone has covid, even in the hospital on a respirator for it they can be fired for not coming in.
All of these have actually happened, is this allowed? I'm scared I could get injured at any moment and lose my job. They say they don't HAVE to accept even a valid doctors note to excuse anything and can fire for it.
In Illinois for what it's worth. Never worked anywhere else like this