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Cramps, bloating, and fatigue? Period symptoms are no joke and can seriously impact your attitude and performance in the workplace. So, if you’re not feeling well because of your menstrual cycle, are you able to call in sick? Everyone’s situation is different, so we’ve put together a guide to help you decide what course of action is best for you. Keep reading to learn if you can miss work because of your period and what you can say about it.
Can you call in sick for a bad period?
Yes, you can call in sick to work because you’re having a bad period. All you have do is say, “I’m not feeling well and need to take the day off.” You don’t need to specify why; just explain that you’re sick.
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- QuestionHow early should you call in sick to work?Amber Rosenberg, PCCAmber Rosenberg is a Professional Life Coach, Career Coach, and Executive Coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the owner of Pacific Life Coach, she has 20+ years of coaching experience and a background in corporations, tech companies, and nonprofits. Amber trained with the Coaches Training Institute and is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Pacific Life CoachLet your boss know about your situation as soon as possible. If you aren't feeling well the night before and know you will need the next day, send your boss a message that evening. Otherwise, tell them first thing in the morning. - QuestionHow bad does have it to be? Because periods are normal but I think I have something more serious like PMMD.RainyTop AnswererIt should be bad enough that you don't feel like you can/should go to work. If you think you have a bigger problem than just PMS or cramps, please talk to your doctor.
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Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about women's health, check out our in-depth interview with Amber Rosenberg, PCC.
References
- ↑ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/sick-leave-general-information/
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10132-normal-menstruation
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/topics/healthy-workplaces/work-stress
- ↑ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/personal-sick-leave/
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.html
- ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/talking-to-your-employer-about-illness
- ↑ https://business.gov.nl/running-your-business/staff/payment-and-wages/sick-leave-your-employee-calls-in-sick/
- ↑ https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/sick-time.aspx
- ↑ https://www.hse.gov.uk/sicknessabsence/
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