If an emergency room doctor wants me to stay off work for two days can an employer refuse to take it

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If an emergency room doctor wants me to stay off work for two days can an employer refuse to take it

Anonymous Jan 7, 2015 2 views 2 answers

i have a condition called vertigo. I went to the emergency room and found out I also have a pinched nerve in my neck and he wrote me a time off work for 2 days and my employer refuses to takee it. Is that legal

Matthew Coffman · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T13:04:50+00:00

More information is needed, but is your employer disciplining you for the absences? How many employees does your employer have? An employer cannot discriminate against you because you have a disability. I would strongly suggest you speak with an employment attorney to learn about your rights. Many attorneys offer free consultations.

David William NeelDiscrimination LawyerCleveland, OH · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T13:04:50+00:00

You potentially have a complaint of interference with rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act and for disability discrimination. Talk to an employer lawyer ASAP. Many can be found on this site and will interview you over the phone.

If an emergency room doctor wants me to stay off work for two days can an employer refuse to take it

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