going back to work while on sick

[rave71]

i need help, ive been off work for nearly 2 months with painfull shooting pains through both my feet, told by manager i need to go back to work or my pay gets stopped, are they allowed to do this? i dont want to go agains doctors advise and do more damage as im still waiting to see specialist to see what damage there is,i phoned employee help line they suggested to get manager to sign statement saying she will take full responsability if anything happens while im at work, she hasnt signed it but passed it on to coprrect department wherever that is, now ive got a meeting with**** ****** , not sure waht for so where do i stand?

[jack straw]

You say that you don't know where you stand. Well mate, if your feet are painful - don't stand, sit down!!

[DGP1]

Have you been to see your DOM regarding your absence? Have you been in touch with with ATOS over this?

It sounds like http://www.heelspurs.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; to me, I suffer from it and it's very painful.

[rave71]

Have you been to see your DOM regarding your absence? Have you been in touch with with ATOS over this?

It sounds like http://www.heelspurs.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; to me, I suffer from it and it's very painful.

atos were useless they said id been fine going in, but or they did was speak to me on phone.

[POSTMAN]

Have you a sick cert covering you.
They can't stop your pay if you have a sick cert,end of!

[rave71]

Have you a sick cert covering you.
They can't stop your pay if you have a sick cert,end of!

yes thats what i mean doctor has signed me off but there insisting i go back

[banddy]

if you are off on S/L employees will receive full pay up until 6months - if you have been off for long periods of time in the past - this would reduce the present 6month period as i think the 6month period is aggregated.

they can only "stop your pay" if you have not been in contact with the employer or have refused to attend meeting(s)...
so make sure you remain in contact with them...get a go between if you need one e.g union rep.

you should only return to "work" if you are healthy enough to "work".

if the doctor says on the "fit note" that you can work (with certain workplace ajustments) but the doc doesn't recommend you doing your own duty/job, then discuss it with him/her and get him/her to indicate on the fit note what you are able to do when at work - until you are 100% fit.

if doc isn't exactly sure, get referred to atos/occapational therapist who will assess your capabilities-v-the work needs and recommend what you are able to do and how often etc you can do it - e.g, if you sit down and do ips for a couple of hours a day and maybe slowly build it up 3hrs a day - over x amount of weeks, etc, etc
but you need to agree that you are "fit to work" (whatever 'work' means/constitutes)

if the injuries are work related, you should maybe ask your cwu legal and medical rep for an LS3 form
and register the injuries as industrial injuries - with the DWP.

then you will probably need to be assessed by the DWP, depending on how long-term the injuries are...you may be entitled to benefits?

[k979aaa]

Have you a sick cert covering you.
They can't stop your pay if you have a sick cert,end of!

yes thats what i mean doctor has signed me off but there insisting i go back

And a stage 1 or 2 or 3 interview will be awaiting you if both your legs had been blown off on duty they still will not care play it safe go to your doctors get your sick note also phone your union rep and get a form sent from the bullying and harassment helpdesk it is on the back of your payslip 0800 587 4777 hope this helps you!.

[rave71]

if you are off on S/L employees will receive full pay up until 6months - if you have been off for long periods of time in the past - this would reduce the present 6month period as i think the 6month period is aggregated.

they can only "stop your pay" if you have not been in contact with the employer or have refused to attend meeting(s)...
so make sure you remain in contact with them...get a go between if you need one e.g union rep.

you should only return to "work" if you are healthy enough to "work".

if the doctor says on the "fit note" that you can work (with certain workplace ajustments) but the doc doesn't recommend you doing your own duty/job, then discuss it with him/her and get him/her to indicate on the fit note what you are able to do when at work - until you are 100% fit.

if doc isn't exactly sure, get referred to atos/occapational therapist who will assess your capabilities-v-the work needs and recommend what you are able to do and how often etc you can do it - e.g, if you sit down and do ips for a couple of hours a day and maybe slowly build it up 3hrs a day - over x amount of weeks, etc, etc
but you need to agree that you are "fit to work" (whatever 'work' means/constitutes)

if the injuries are work related, you should maybe ask your cwu legal and medical rep for an LS3 form
and register the injuries as industrial injuries - with the DWP.

then you will probably need to be assessed by the DWP, depending on how long-term the injuries are...you may be entitled to benefits?

i had a meeting friday and manager wants me in for 2 hours aday to prep im not sure im even upto this but according to atos who spoke to me on the phone for 10 mins im able to work my full shift ,not sure how they came up with this as there not the ones that examined me , the doctor did so he should know not atos. anyway so im in work monday for 2 hours but, i can see i will be back at docs this week and signed off again even though im still signed off for atleast another week really. just feel pressured to return to work even though i dont agree with it.