Throwaway.
I work in MA for a large company. I’ve been very sick this year, and getting worse, as stress exacerbates my chronic illness(es). I started in April.
My company says we’re only protected from 5 unexcused absences per year. This includes calling out sick for any reason and tardiness that is or is not avoidable. Essentially, here’s the policy in a nutshell:
1st day – excused
2nd day – excused
3rd day – excused
4th day – excused
5th day – excused
6th day – verbal warning
7th day – written warning, yearly review’s “performance” is affected
8th day – Performance Plan
9th day – fired?
I’m not 100% clear on the 8th and 9th step. Personally, I am working on getting approved for MAPFML as I am not eligible yet for FMLA through my company.
My personal feelings of this being inhumane aside, is this considered “retaliation” starting on the 6th day? What the hell are people with kids supposed to do? Is literally everyone supposed to sign up for FMLA?
Happy to answer further questions.