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How can I keep my job?
I lied to my employer and said that my mother passed away and took
bereavement days. Now they are asking me for a death certificate that I
can not provide because it never actually happened. I know it is very
wrong to do something like that but unfortunately I was diagnosed with
bipolar, depression, and anxiety disorder and I’m always lying to
people to get out of doing things. I’m in treatment trying to get
better. Anyway, my question is what can I do so I can keep my job. I
have 2 kids at home as can not afford to lose my job. I really hope you
can help me.
Asked on October 9, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that a business can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimiation or an employemnt/union agreement to the contrary). Accordingly, you can be asked for the death certificate and if you do not produce it, you can be terminated. In fact, you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
There is nothing you can do: employment in this nation is employment at will, which means there is no right to or guaranty of a job. An employee may be terminated for any reason--let alone for 1) unauthorized absences (which were unauthorized, because the reason given was false) and 2) lying to their employer. If they wish to terminate you, they can.
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