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Posted on 5/14/15 at 5:51 pm
Posted by kaaj24
Dallas
Member since Jan 2010
644 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 5:51 pm
Employee has significant attitude problems and potential mental issues. Gave them formal notification that continued behavior would result in termination.

This week employee hasn't been in since Monday afternoon saying they didn't feel well. Called back today and indicated doctor said they had stress/heart issues.

Looking for HR advice since the employee may be trying to circle the wagons with this condition that they've never mentioned before. Person is under 35 and appears physically healthy in all respects.
Posted by JonaYolles
Member since Feb 2015
315 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 5:55 pm to
tread carefully - unless the job requires them to be in perfect health because of physical requirements, you could face some nastiness getting rid of someone for medical issues. Yes, they may be lying, but you don't have proof. Document everything they have done incorrectly and continue to build a case and then terminate for unsatisfactory work.

IANAL or HR rep
This post was edited on 5/14/15 at 5:56 pm
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
32738 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 6:01 pm to
ask for a doctors note for periods of extended absences.

after you fire them, prepare for a discrimination or wrongful termination suit
Posted by eng08
Member since Jan 2013
5997 posts
Posted on 5/14/15 at 8:12 pm to
You can ask for the drs note
Posted by GeauxBlonde
Member since Feb 2013
171 posts
Posted on 5/15/15 at 8:25 am to
You can send the employee FMLA forms and request Dr. certification. basically a legally requested dr. note.
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