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mlay123
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sick procedure

Post by mlay123 »

Hi,

can anyone help me here...

I have been on the sick since last saturday 5/10/13 and my manager rang today asking me when id be back in, I said this monday 14/10/13. He then said I would need a sick note as it is classed as more than 7 days absence.

is this right? Do thy include sunday and my day off which is friday?
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Re: sick procedure

Post by Shambles »

mlay123 wrote:Hi,

can anyone help me here...

I have been on the sick since last saturday 5/10/13 and my manager rang today asking me when id be back in, I said this monday 14/10/13. He then said I would need a sick note as it is classed as more than 7 days absence.

is this right? Do thy include sunday and my day off which is friday?
Make sure you call your office tomorrow or Saturday latest and inform them you will be resuming Monday, you have 7days self cert, I think that's correct...I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong...good luck :thumbup
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sharky0308
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Re: sick procedure

Post by sharky0308 »

Its a joke , but yes, they include Sunday's , days off, bank holidays etc etc.
mlay123
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Re: sick procedure

Post by mlay123 »

sharky0308 wrote:Its a joke , but yes, they include Sunday's , days off, bank holidays etc etc.

What if I dont get a sick note as I have not seen my doctor
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Re: sick procedure

Post by P13 »

mlay123 wrote:
sharky0308 wrote:Its a joke , but yes, they include Sunday's , days off, bank holidays etc etc.

What if I dont get a sick note as I have not seen my doctor
You need to go back to work on Saturday or you will need a note from your doctor
mlay123
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Re: sick procedure

Post by mlay123 »

P13 wrote:
mlay123 wrote:
sharky0308 wrote:Its a joke , but yes, they include Sunday's , days off, bank holidays etc etc.

What if I dont get a sick note as I have not seen my doctor
You need to go back to work on Saturday or you will need a note from your doctor

And if I dont go back in on saturday and dont bring a sick note on monday? ....
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Re: sick procedure

Post by clashcityrocker »

Unfortunately that is the system.
If you don't provide a sick note - worst case scenario they treat it as an unauthorised absence.

Just go and tell the receptionist at the doctor what the problem is and I'm sure they will help you out.
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mlay123
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Re: sick procedure

Post by mlay123 »

clashcityrocker wrote:Unfortunately that is the system.
If you don't provide a sick note - worst case scenario they treat it as an unauthorised absence.

Just go and tell the receptionist at the doctor what the problem is and I'm sure they will help you out.
And what happens if I get an unauthorised absence? The sack?
Surreypostie
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Re: sick procedure

Post by Surreypostie »

Probably stop your pay for that.
mlay123
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Re: sick procedure

Post by mlay123 »

micksurrey wrote:Probably stop your pay for that.
Stop my pay for the one day or the whole week?
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Re: sick procedure

Post by Surreypostie »

The whole week, just go to or phone the doctor.
mlay123
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Re: sick procedure

Post by mlay123 »

micksurrey wrote:The whole week, just go to or phone the doctor.
Im in a pickle, I havent seen my gp this week, I rang him this morning for a fit note but because I have recently moved house and not in that area he wont speak to me, I have registered to my local doctors but they cant see me until tuesday nxt week, I am due in work monday bit I dont have a sick note that the manager is asking for.
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Re: sick procedure

Post by SP115 »

Sick notes can be back dated, Get it Tues and give to them on Weds.
mlay123
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Re: sick procedure

Post by mlay123 »

SP115 wrote:Sick notes can be back dated, Get it Tues and give to them on Weds.
Thanks mate