Advice.....How would you have reacted?

Sawyer wrote:

Fifthelement wrote:

My thoughts and best wishes go out to your mom and your family. I hope she has a speedy and full recovery.

As to your original question, I have to ask, prior to this meeting with the HR person that you were called in to was your employer aware of the full situation regarding your mother's health? Four days off isn't a pattern per se, however, four days off within two months of starting a new school year could be cause for concern on your employers behalf. Of course, I don't know the full story of who knew what and when, but I can see it from their side as well if they were unaware of the whole situation. Now, if your boss was aware of your situation prior to your follow-up meeting, then they did a piss poor job of following things up with you and you have every right to be outraged. And I would definitely follow-up with your union rep so that things don't escalate out-of-control further on down the road. Best of luck to you in getting this situation all straightened out. Just my two cents

they knew the whole situation in depth...my boss that is

Well in that case . . . they're a bunch of assholes! :x Definitely talk to your union rep. Sounds like they're trying to get issues "on record" so they can possibly justify ending your employment in the future. CYA! ASAP! :shock: