If I’m a volunteer firefighter, is there a law that protects me or my spouse from being fired for being late or missing work?
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If I’m a volunteer firefighter, is there a law that protects me or my spouse from being fired for being late or missing work?
Asked on December 26, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country there are no laws preventing you as a volunteer fireman from being terminated by your main employer if you miss or are late to work due to you fighting a fire. The rationale is that you voluntarily agreed to do the fireman position and it is not up to your employer to accomodate such.
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