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Can an employer fire an employee who stays home to care for ill child

Asked over 3 years ago - Phoenix, AZ
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my son is sick and i called my wife to get off work becouse i do not have a car to take hem to the hospitel sorry for spelling. her boss will not let her off work if she dose not stay at work her boss will fire her is that worng.

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Answered over 3 years ago. General Practice Lawyer in Seattle, WA.
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