A vague sick-day text can leave managers wondering what they are actually allowed to ask. Before you Ask an Employee Why They're Calling Out Sick, learn which questions are appropriate, when medical details cross the line, and how to handle protected leave without turning a routine absence into a compliance problem.

Repeated callouts can disrupt your team, but firing an employee too quickly could create serious legal risks. Learn when you can Fire Someone for Calling Out Too Much, which absences are legally protected, and the HR best practices that help employers make fair, compliant, and well-documented attendance decisions.