Can you be fired for refusing to go work if have head lice?

Yes, you can be fired for refusing to go to work if you have head lice.

Employers have a duty of care to provide their employees with a safe and healthy workplace. This includes protecting them from the risk of infection from contagious diseases. Head lice are a highly contagious parasitic infection that can easily be spread from person to person through head-to-head contact or by sharing personal items, such as combs and brushes.

By refusing to go to work, you are putting your employer and your co-workers at risk of catching head lice. This could potentially lead to a number of problems, including:

- Lost productivity due to employees taking time off sick

- Increased absenteeism

- Decreased morale

- Damage to the company's reputation

In some cases, employers may even be liable for damages if an employee contracts head lice at work and becomes ill as a result.

For these reasons, most employers will require employees who have head lice to stay home from work until they have been treated and are no longer contagious. If you refuse to comply with this request, your employer may be within their legal rights to terminate your employment.

It's important to remember that your employer is not trying to punish you for having head lice. They are simply trying to protect the health and safety of their employees. By cooperating with your employer and following their instructions, you can help to prevent the spread of this contagious infection and protect yourself and your co-workers from harm.