tell them you want to use protected sick time and call out, i was sick and called out one morning letting my sm know i was planning on using protected sick time. they told me that i still needed to find coverage even though in the policy handbook, using protected sick time for an sudden illness doesnt warrant the partner to find coverage. i have now filed an anti-retaliation suit with my dm because i am facing hours cut and threats to be separated with. know your rights as a barista.

Wow I’m in the same boat. My Sm and Dm pulled aside today to discuss my call outs recently. My dog was sick throwing up blood had to take her to the vet. They told me I can’t call out anymore unless I have coverage. I’m calling pcc in the morning. I have 60 hrs sick time I’m just gonna lie every time now and say I’m sick. Fuck telling the truth.

Don’t call out if your not actually sick. Just say you need to take days off for doctors appointments and use it sick time for those days you requested off. Shoul qualify as a correct use of it

I believe you can use sick time for mental health days as well

Request time off for doctors appointments and stuff