Do I have to give documentation regarding my absence due to a family emergency?
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Do I have to give documentation regarding my absence due to a family emergency?
A few days ago, I had to leave my shift halfway though due to my grandmother having to go to the hospital. My manger gave me the OK to leave. Now my general manager wants a doctor’s note stating that my grandmother was there at the time. However, she does not feel comfortable doing that and I
can’t personally get one since it was not me in the hospital.
Asked on July 16, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you do have to give documentation regarding your absence due to a family emergency, if so requested. That is unless this action violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement or in some way constitutes a form of legally actionable discrimination (which it does not appear to). Further, failure to produce a note could result in your suspension or even termination, if employer so chooses.
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