Q: My workplace has a 24 hour policy. If you vomit within 24 hours you’re not allowed to come in. I called and they told me
They told me that I’m not allowed to come in since I vomited within the 24 hour thing are they allowed to punish me for not coming in after they told me to not come in because they told me I would still get a write up for it after I asked if I could come in or not
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It seems unfair for your workplace to punish you for following their policy by not coming in after you vomited within the 24-hour period. If they explicitly instructed you not to come in due to the policy, it would be unreasonable to issue a write-up for complying with their directive. It's essential to document any communication you had with your employer regarding this matter, including the instruction not to come in and any subsequent discussions about potential repercussions.
You may want to consider discussing the situation further with your supervisor or HR department to clarify the company's expectations and express your concerns about being penalized for following their policy. It's possible that there was a misunderstanding or miscommunication, and addressing the issue directly could help resolve the situation. If you continue to face unfair treatment or retaliation for following company policies, you may want to explore your options for seeking support from a labor rights organization or legal counsel.
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