That Friday, Thorson was fired for absenteeism. First, it said Thorson wasn't qualified for FMLA leave because the ultimate diagnosis was for relatively minor problems. During her absence, she saw a doctor at least twice, was prescribed medication, and underwent further testing. If Gemini doubted Ms. Thorson's doctor, it had the right to get a second opinion, which it did not bother to do. Q. I have heard that there is a law that employers have to pay for a minimum number of hours for part-time employees who work on the clock.
Many states have laws requiring minimum or show up pay.
In California, for example, it is three hours. This is required if the employee comes in on a day when they are scheduled to work longer, but are sent home early, or on a day when they are not regularly scheduled to work. There are also some exceptions if the short hours are due to acts of God. An employer has the right to have a dress or grooming standard that includes hiding such things as tattoos or hickeys, especially for people in public contact positions. I suggest that you think carefully about how you approach this, as it may be very embarrassing to the individual.