All of us in Central Texas at one point don't feel well. It's simply a part of being a human being that we're going to get sick. This sometimes will require a person to miss work, and sometimes, the boss isn't happy when that happens.

How Often Do Central Texans Call Out Of Work For Sickness?

To say the least, finding the data would be an insurmountable task. There are so many work places here in the Lone Star State that it would be a tough ask to calculate. In addition, some people still indeed go to work not feeling at their best. as reported by KXAN a while ago.

So, with that in mind, unless somebody is really, really, sick, they aren't going to call out for a sick day. But when it's a rare occasion of someone calling out, some aren't convinced a person might actually been sick.

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So, the boss may request a note to confirm that a person is truly ill. But, are they allowed to do so?

Can Bosses In Central Texas Request A Doctor's Note From You?

To find out the answer, we turn to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. So, the first major question, can your boss in Central Texas request a doctor's note? The short answer is yes.

However, there's a catch to it. Your boss can't request the actual details of why someone was out due to sickness. So, the supervisor of your job can know you missed work because of your sickness, but not what you were sick with.

So, just make sure to get a doctor's note if you're sick and the boss Texas!

Haunted Texas Hospitals That Are Open to the Public

Where are the spookiest & creepiest hospitals in Texas? There are many you can find all over the state & here are some known to have "extra" visitors. These are places that you CAN go visit for yourself.
NOTE: While these places ARE open to the public, do NOT trespass onto any of these properties.

Gallery Credit: Daniel Paulus

The 12 Best Hospitals in Texas

Out of all the hospitals located in Texas, a huge number were considered to be the BEST in the entire country. These are the ones that Newsweek chose as the best in the whole state.

Gallery Credit: Daniel Paulus

9 Texas Hospitals Get Dismal "D" Rating For Patient Safety

According to The Leapfrog Group, which has collected patient safety data for over 20 years, these were the worst-scoring Texas hospitals for patient safety for Fall 2024.

The Leapfrog Group uses many criteria to produce these scores- everything from how well doctors communicate to how often they leave dangerous items inside patients after surgeries.

Gallery Credit: Renee Raven