Add Comment Question: Can I be fired for calling in sick when I tried getting the day off. Or can I be asked for a sick note if I only called in for one day Answer: This would depend on whether you are actually sick. That said, it is unlikely you could be terminated with cause for missing one day of work. If terminated, I would encourage you to call us right away. I would also encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what you would be owed it terminated (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.