This question is about paid sick leave laws by state.

Can you get fired for calling in sick?

By Zippia Team - Dec. 7, 2022

You can be fired for calling in sick in any state with at-will employees. In these states, employers can fire you for any reason, meaning you don't have protection for being sick.

Unfortunately, at-will employment status is the standard in all U.S. states except Montana. Even in states with paid sick leave laws, there are typically few to no protections in place for employees who choose to take leave.

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