What's everyone's thoughts on having a medical emergency not supposed to be doing anything and had to cancel a surgery because your attorneys still making you come to work and threatening if you miss time that you're taking advantage of them and may loose your job?

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Typical, wrong and a motivating factor for looking for a new job.

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I'd contact an employment attorney

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They only understand if they find themselves in your position. Selfish bastards.

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You need to put yourself first.

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It is illegal to punish an employee for having a medical emergency or condition. And threatening them is unprofessional. You don’t indicate how large your firm is or if there is an HR person there. Your health MUST come first. The ADA REQUIRES accomodations for illness.

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Finish out your leave with the company you are with so that you don't have any medical billing hiccups but then seek a new employer. Your attorney is crossing a line and taking advantage

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Start looking for a new position. Clearly this firm doesn’t value you or the work you do. Your health always needs to come first, no matter what.

I did too with shingles but had to come so my atty could go on vaca. All good. So much for doc notes to stay home

File a complaint with EEOC, get your doctors note and show it to your manager, HR department, (leave personal data out) if they still fight back, file EEOC charge. This is insane. Canceled your surgery?????? God forbid something happens to you, they will replace you in 2 weeks to a month. Health is wealth, you have to take care of yourself, your body. Look for a new job. Praying for you!

Oh and Sue.

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