You have rights. Whether you want to go back to work or not. Legally you have 2 (or 3...FOG) work days to be gone for a family death. BUT...they get you by making it so it has to be an 'Immediate Family Member', and I've been there...Grandparents aren't included. I'm sure you could fight it...but for what?

Do you really want to go back to work for someone who would do that to you in the first place? I know what I'd say and do...but that's me!

As far as being fired for the 'sickness'...you legally have soo many sick days. Different companies are different, but I do believe the state makes the final call and sets the final number of days. I'm not sure what that is...but I'd be happy to find out for you if you want to and/or are going to fight this.

Good luck hun...you're in my thoughts!

{{{{Fibro Hugs}}}}

P.S. Your OLD boss IS A JERK!!!!!!

They knew I had fibro too- when they hired me I was told "We want to make this job work for you"- because I had alot of experience.

I came to find out they didn't keep their word- so as much as I hate to say it- just because an employer KNOWS you have fibro and seems to accept the challenges you are dealing with- don't bank on them keeping their word.

I was so hurt and angry over this- but "it is what it is"- Now that I am not working I definately have an improvement in my symptoms and am not even taking as much medication.

Maybe we should start walking around with canes and back braces- even if we don't need them. Let's look more ill so they realize "this person really has something wrong with them" LOL- ok- let's not but it is funny to think about it!

I don't have them down as a reference- just a previous employer. I think I read the only question potential new employers might ask is "Would you hire this person again?"- I worry about that one myself.

Just make sure you have good references down for them to contact- basically that is all we can do.-m