Sick Day Notes

[FedExer267]

Hells Bells bbsam if they don't call soon I may move next to you and start my own business and join you at the golf course for some of your money...LOL

 

[Mr. 7]

I started calling in sick when I would get side work. Its pretty sad that a long 3 day weekend can make me more money than working for Ground.

If I were you, I'd be pushing for the side work. It obviously pays better.

 

[bbsam]

Hells Bells bbsam if they don't call soon I may move next to you and start my own business and join you at the golf course for some of your money...LOL

You know where I am.

 

[DOWNTRODDEN IN TEXAS]

My personal work ethic exceeds my common sense, so I've always done a very good job for them. I do agree that mediocrity is the way to go, because a mediocre employer deserves employees that could really care less. There are an ever-increasing number of them too. Wonder why that is?

Don't get me wrong. I have a good work ethic. When I have work to do, I give it 100%, but that is all they get. No more, no less.

 

[northeast swing driver]

I've never gotten a note. Been told a couple times by mgmt that I would need one when I banged on a monday or friday. Another mgmt scare tactic to try to discourage people from banging. Came back to work each time and pretended like nothing happened and was not asked for the note. Don't know about different state rules but where I live when job forces you to get a dr. note they have to come to you're house and pick you up. Drive you to the dr. And employer by law must pay the co-pay.

 

[MrFedEx]

I've never gotten a note. Been told a couple times by mgmt that I would need one when I banged on a monday or friday. Another mgmt scare tactic to try to discourage people from banging. Came back to work each time and pretended like nothing happened and was not asked for the note. Don't know about different state rules but where I live when job forces you to get a dr. note they have to come to you're house and pick you up. Drive you to the dr. And employer by law must pay the co-pay.

More intimidation. One local gung-ho manager used to actually drive to your home if you called-in sick. One day, I called-in, because I had the intestinal flu and basically couldn't get out of bed without either throwing-up or soiling myself. So, rings my bell, and I come to the door, obviously quite ill. He tells me that "you look OK" and that I "should have come to work". Then he says he expects me at work the next day, with a note. Then, he turns, and walks back to the FedEx van he drove out.

First, I called HR, and told them I was being harassed. Next, I phoned the Managing Director, and then I called my doctor and asked him to write me a note for a full week off due to "stress", which he agreed to do if I came in for an appointment and he evaluated my condition.

When I returned to work the following week there was a letter of apology from my manager, who had been told to never go to an employee's house again, and he got a letter.

I only wish I had the German Shepard that I have now, because I would have let him chase Mr A-hole back to his van. He's trained not to bite.

 

[FedExer267]

This is a little off topic however I wanted to get some input. We had a driver called away on a family emergency after working a few hours his Contractor decided not to pay him anything for that day because he did not finish his shift. Shouldn't Contractors have to follow state labor laws as well I would think this guy should have been paid for the few hours he put in. I told him to call the labor board what do you guys think?

 

[bbsam]

Personally, I always use the opposite approach. I'm kinda lazy so if I can get someone to work part of the day, I'll pay them for the full day. Also, A) my profit is the same and B) they appreciate it and are more willing to help out when other situations come up.