Can I be removed from a work schedule for leaving to go to the hospital
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Can I be removed from a work schedule for leaving to go to the hospital
Earlier this afternoon I had to leave
work to go to the hospital I was having
extreme pain in my left knee before I
even arrived at the hospital my entire
schedule had been removed after being
seen I was diagnosed with a sprained
knee a doctor’s note stated I could
return to work on Thursday I brought
the note to my general manager I was
told that all of my hours for the week
had already been giving away I could
not get them back and that he did not
promise me I would have any the
following week is this legal?
Asked on May 27, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Nevada
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless this action violates the terms of a union agreement or employment contract it is legal. An employer can tyically change an employee's schedule "at will". In fact, a company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination. Further, a doctor's note is not legally binding on an employer.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless this action violates the terms of a union agreement or employment contract it is legal. An employer can tyically change an employee's schedule "at will". In fact, a company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination. Further, a doctor's note is not legally binding on an employer.
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