| Topic Name: |
Sick Day Policy |
| Message Name: |
it won't change |
| Date Posted: |
12/18/2001 |
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I work for a company that has a stellar reputation looking from the outside but stinks as far as management goes if you actually see what goes on.
I was told this past week (2nd week of December) that my eight (8) sicks days had shown up in HR as "excessive" and if I'm out sick one more time I have to have a doctor's note. I was very angry because there is no sick day policy where I work except that the days shouldn't be "excessive". These days were not balanced against the 4 holidays I worked, the overtime I put in, the reputation I have for excellent quality work, and the fact I haven't even taken all my vacation days this year.
Do other companies have such arbitrary policies where the HR department decides in December what "excessive" is? There was never any written notice of this new policy. I plan on leaving soon because I can't stand the management and lack of communication. |
| Message: |
As long as there is no written agreement you really have no defense against aribitrary policies when it comes to holiday or sick days.
I had a similar problem where I was penalized for taking my vacation time that was part of my hiring agreement (but I didn't get in writing, and the 'punishment' was to not give me an xmas bonus).
Next time, get it all in writing!!!! And then if they don't tell you about changes, it's their problem!
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