harrassment whilst on sick

[tandoori tom]

hi,just wondering if anyone can help,been off since jan and now under the hospital,neurologist told me to forget about work till condition is sorted,had atos phonecall on monday and they agreed to phone back in 4 weeks(just after next hospital appointment)took a 4 week sick note in this morning and again the manager(new)is hassling me to go back in.is there anything i can do?? thanks tt

[TrueBlueTerrier]

In this day and age I would be careful saying that the DOM is hassling you, as they sometimes say that they are just enquiring after your health.

If you genuinely believe you are being harassed then the only thing you can do is note the date and time of everything that happens with regard to this sickness, if possible also tape record any meetings or phone calls.

A plain notebook would suffice and start with details of what has happened already from memory. For example

14 Jan 08 - 1130 - Sprained Ankle whilst on delivery

14 Jan 08 - Approx 1145 Called DOM and advised him of situation and that I could not complete.

14 Jan 08 - Approx 1200 relief turned up and I briefed him on what needed completing.

14 Jan 08 - Approx 1300 (1pm) Attended casualty.

And keep filling in all the pertinent points till you get to today.

Any entries from that point onward especially meeting with managers it might be worth getting them to sign it in case there is a dispute further down the line. Or take in a rep and get him to initial the entry.

Golden rule is start logging incidents from this point onward.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Nearly forgot if ATOS have given you a contact number call them and ask their advice. Also ask them to confirm details in writing it all helps.

[tandoori tom]

thanks mate,the prick phoned me again saying atos are phoning me on friday with a veiw to return,even though they agreed on monday that i aint fit for work yet.iam keeping note of it all plus having a chat with my rep tomorrow.thanks again tt