Texas Healthcare Worker Fired After Taking Two Sick Days, Sparks Calls for Legal Action
EDINBURG, TEXAS – Outrage is spreading after a healthcare worker at DHR Healthcare was fired despite taking just two approved sick days. The incident, shared through a viral video, has fueled debate over worker rights and wrongful termination in Texas.
Fired After Following the Rules
The worker, identified only as Trey, said he fell ill and went to an urgent care clinic for treatment. He claimed he immediately notified his employer that he would be out for two days and even provided medical documentation confirming his return date.
@treyfromthergv Even with a morning phone call to notify, my doctors note, their own employee health dept clearing me, they’re documenting it as 2 No Call No Shows… #wrongfultermination#unemployed #fired #layoffs #laidoff
Despite submitting the proper paperwork, Trey was reportedly flagged as if he had “no call, no showed.” Soon after, he was terminated and handed his belongings in a cardboard box. The shocking part, Trey explained, was that the documents he submitted should have protected his job.
Public Reaction and Support
The story quickly gained traction online. One of the top comments on social media was blunt: “Get a lawyer, that’s wrongful termination.” Others echoed the sentiment, urging Trey to pursue legal action immediately. Many pointed out the irony of a healthcare employer refusing to respect an employee’s own health needs.
The Bigger Picture
DHR Healthcare, based in Edinburg, Texas, advertises services ranging from women’s health to rehabilitation and behavioral care. But critics are now highlighting what they see as a contradiction: while the facility treats patients with compassion, it allegedly failed to show the same care to one of its own staff members.
Commenters also noted the broader context of American workplaces, with tens of thousands laid off across industries in recent years. Trey’s experience, they argue, underscores how worker protections remain weak, especially in states like Texas where employment laws favor employers.
Trey Speaks Out
Since his termination, Trey has continued posting online, encouraging others to advocate for their health and rights. He shared his frustration that, even after providing proof of his illness and return date, he was punished rather than supported.
The Texas healthcare worker’s firing has sparked widespread calls for accountability, with many predicting a lawsuit or settlement in the near future.
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