Employers are free to set reasonable no-call/no-show rules for all absences, including those that qualify for FMLA time off. On the other hand, if you discharge someone for failing to follow a rule that doesn’t spell out exactly how you expect employees to call in, don’t be surprised if you end up embroiled in a long, time-consuming and expensive legal battle ...
Set crystal-Clear rules governing employee absences
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