Is an employer legally allowed to ask an employee why he orshe is calling out sick?

Answer 1

They can try to call them, but the doctor is not allowed to give out any information about you.

The doctor might be able to say "yes s/he came in today"/"no s/he didn't come in". But the doctor is not allowed to give out the reason why you went in, since this would be a breach of the Doctor-Patient Confidentiality and therefore illegal.

In summary-

The doctor can say whether you have seen him/her on that day.

But the doctor cannot tell the employer why, if you did, you went to see the doctor, unless the doctor has your permission to do so.

Answer 2

Yes, in some circumstances. For example, if you called in sick, an employer can sometimes require a doctor's note, which would typically state what the medical reason is that you cannot work. This can be done if the employer has a policy requiring a note. Once an employer has signed a contract with a Union it cannot later implement such a policy without renegotiating the contract.

Also, your employer can require that you have a company physical, or even periodic company physicals, as a condition of employment. Again, once an employer has signed a contract with a Union it cannot later implement such a policy without renegotiating the contract.

if you are requesting reasonable accommodation for a medical condition, you will not be able to do so without telling your employer what your illness is.

Answer 3

An employer is legally allowed to ask an employee why he or she is calling out sick. In addition, they can ask for evidence on the same including a letter from the doctor.

Answer 4

is it legal to fire someone who calls out sick for a day

Answer 5

Yes, your employer has every right to call in and ask if you are ok. They may also want to know how much time you need off.

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

Yes