Certainly. The rules for sick leave are decided by the employer and are unregulated. Employers need not accept doctors' notes.
It is possible that a person could be fired even if they have a doctors note. However, it may be a case by case basis for most employers.
Yes, you can call in sick for a probation screening, but it's important to communicate honestly with your probation officer. You should inform them as soon as possible and provide any necessary documentation, like a doctor's note, if required. It's best to reschedule the screening to avoid any negative consequences related to your probation status.
You suspension is as long as your employer says. You cannot change it to sick leave, even if sick.
Not if it's true. Be prepared to produce proof, though. A physician's note, for instance.
You can be fired for calling sick twice within a month and a half at your new job even if you were very ill. Every company has their own policy that must be followed
Yes. If you are constantly calling out sick, they don't need that. They are a business, not a charity for sick people.
In Massachusetts, NO. It should be the same in most states. however depending on how much time you missed you may need to get a doctor's note to excuse the absence
can a employer contact you while you are covered by a sick note
Some of the employee misconducts are calling in sick when not really sick and stealing from work.
You return to work the day after your sick note ends
There are many purposes of a self certification sick note. The purpose of a self certification sick note is to prove that one should be excused from working because they are "not fit for work".
They can ask you to elaborate and even ask for a doctors note