Are employers allowed to call a doctor to verify the integrity of a sick note?
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Given doctor/patient confidentiality, I wouldn't have thought so. They'd need your express permission. Well, they do in the UK anyway.
The doctor WROTE THE NOTE...it's not like they're calling to ask for more details. Just a "yes, I wrote that, it's not fake."
I don't believe that falls under doctor/patient confidentiality.
>Having a note or not does not get you into work any sooner.
It might get you into work more often, though, because it makes it tougher for people to use sick days when they aren't sick.
It might get you into work more often, though, because it makes it tougher for people to use sick days when they aren't sick.
I Saw OJ
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I suppose I could understand where you get paid sick days. However my last job we didnt have paid sick days but were still required to bring in notes if we called in sick. They even threated to not let us come back to work until we brought one in...
If you don't abuse sick days, you're employer (unless he's an ass) won't question when you're sick.
jamesbond007
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Yes, your employer can indeed call to verify the authenticity of the note. I don't think it's very common, but if they employer suspects something they can verify.
Because sick days != vacation days. You are supposed to use your sick days when you are actually sick. If you just don't feel like going into work you need to use a vacation day. That being said, there is an increasing trend among employers to move to a 'PTO' system (paid time off) PTO time usually adds up to the sum of your sick time plus vacation time, but can be used for any reason.
rudder
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I owuld never work at a place that made be bring in a note for calling in sick. Why would I spend $20 for a copay to go see a doc that couldn't do anything for me, like a viral infection that needs to run it course. Plus, where can I find a doctor when I am out on a lake fishing?
episodic
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It is a shame that in this country vacation is so paltry. We need at least 4 weeks a year off. Most other 1st world nations are much more liberal with vacation.
Many employers make you feel guilty for taking your 2 weeks off. And many more only give ya 10 days or 7 a year. It is a shame.
Many employers make you feel guilty for taking your 2 weeks off. And many more only give ya 10 days or 7 a year. It is a shame.
Saying something like
"My boss is a huge jerk and needs to understand that the time I use is the time I have been given and I'm going to spend it how I want regardless of what it is designed to be for. I only get 2 or 3 weeks off a year, nothing compared to other countries. If you don't want me to use the time you have given me for what I want then don't give it to me, I'll quit."
would be perfect for this kind of situtation.
"My boss is a huge jerk and needs to understand that the time I use is the time I have been given and I'm going to spend it how I want regardless of what it is designed to be for. I only get 2 or 3 weeks off a year, nothing compared to other countries. If you don't want me to use the time you have given me for what I want then don't give it to me, I'll quit."
would be perfect for this kind of situtation.
i don't think the doctor/patient confidentiality would prevent the employer from calling. i think however it might prevent the doctor from answer.
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