My employer wants me to go in despite a 103 fever

Workplace Challenges and Conflicts

I’m barely able to type so forgive my bad spelling. I am really not feeling great today. I have a high fever (it is fluctuating) and have been at Disney parks for 2 days with my family. My employer told me 2 days ago I’d be working today (not planned originally) I am sick.

For context I work with young children. As young as only a few months old. I teach kids how to swim part time at an la fitness through a different company that had a contract with La fitness.

They’ve stopped responding to me not sure if I’ll qualify for unemployment if they fire me and claim I willingly left. I made it very clear I’d be liable if I got anyone sick and could lose my certifications. Anyways just a college job but it could still have ripple effects as teaching kids swim lessons is my side gig for college life

If anyone has advice please let me know.

Posted Apr 4, 2026, 1:11 PM UTC

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