off sick and being asked to return to work

[fishtank]

That's the problem April..if your doctor puts "gentle exercise is advised" on your "Fit Note" then your in trouble because your DOM will assume this means throw a bag over your shoulder and cover a 4hr delivery.

[Straight4ward]

Under the new scheme of things 'only 4 hours' will be gentle, FT.
We'll soon be pounding the pavements for 6 or 7 hours at a time. I can hardly wait.

[TeeferTiger]

That's the problem April..if your doctor puts "gentle exercise is advised" on your "Fit Note" then your in trouble because your DOM will assume this means throw a bag over your shoulder and cover a 4hr delivery.

Precisely why she should stay off as per the fit note which must've just said not fit for work. Gentle exercise means a bit of walking/pottering about, a little bending etc, just so the muscles get some work out. Otherwise it'll take longer to get better. The DOM might try to use that as an excuse to come back to work but at work, you can't take a rest/lie down if you feel you need to. Plus, as I said, you feel pressurised into getting more done than you can as both the manager and colleagues feel you're taking the piss.

I had colleagues saying to me "Oh, you're not limping today then?". Well, no, I'm not going to fake a limp if it isn't actually hurting me am I?! I limped unintentionally when my hip and knee were playing up. Wasn't a conscious effort!

[superdaddybear]

PLease help

went to the doctor with a bad back (which i have had since last Sept and tried to work with but the pain became so bad i was constantly on pain killers)on monday she gave me a sick note for 3 weeks, i have been off for 4 days of that sickness and recieved a letter from the office boss requesting a meeting on sat with me to discuss returning to work within 5 mins of signing for the letter my line manager rang to see how i was getting on i was asked if i would go back to work on light duties i pointed out that i have a sick note they said if i went back it would look better on my sick record and that it would show i had tried i asked what would happen if i went off again (i am not on any stage) what i want to know is can they force me to go in against a sick note, can anyone please advise me what to do

Listern, while ever you have a doctors note they cannot make you return to work!they will pressure you because that is what they are told to do." BULLYING".INTEMIDATION. You can request a home visit, that is where you DOM can see you at home.Dont forget if you have a back problem travelling to work could make it worse!! I was off for 16 weeks and never had a problem. Also Atos Origin never got my medical records and never will.The Government pay sick money Royal Mail only make up your wages, also if they stop your money! which they wont thats discrimination! so unless they stop all sick persons money at present sick........

[andy2007]

Make a point of telling your DOM that the whole point of the new Fit Notes, is to get you back to work if at all possible, by providing advice on suitable rehab. So if your Doctor has used it to say that you're NOT fit for work. Then it should be obvious that you aren't capable of doing ANY work. Regardless of whether it's light duties or not.

If your DOM still doesn't back down. Point out that if he/she forces you back to work, and makes your condition worse. Then you'll have an excellent case for compensation. That should make him/her back down, don't you think?

[Stormproof]

Whatever you do don't go back until the Dr gives you the OK and also make sure your DOM gets an ATOS referral for you. I asked for a referral myself and as of last Tuesday I'm on light duties, half a walk or 1 hour walking max, no pushing Yorks etc. One of the LM's said he does'nt have to abide by what ATOS says........whats the point then? Anyways yesterday they put extra on me and ended up walking for about 2.5 hours. They don't give a stuff about you being injured. My point being is management don't take any notice of any health advice so don't take any notice of what management has got to say on the subject.

[POSTMAN]

Whatever you do don't go back until the Dr gives you the OK and also make sure your DOM gets an ATOS referral for you. I asked for a referral myself and as of last Tuesday I'm on light duties, half a walk or 1 hour walking max, no pushing Yorks etc. One of the LM's said he does'nt have to abide by what ATOS says........whats the point then? Anyways yesterday they put extra on me and ended up walking for about 2.5 hours. They don't give a stuff about you being injured. My point being is management don't take any notice of any health advice so don't take any notice of what management has got to say on the subject.

Storm your lino is wrong,you should know that!

[smokerjim]

This might be stating the bleedin' obvious, but if a manager demands you to return to work before a Dr or Atos ( or anyone simiarly qualified ) says you should return, ALWAYS TELL THEM YOU EXPECT THEIR INSTRUCTION IN WRITING & WAIT FOR THE LETTER BEFORE YOU RETURN EARLY....you'll either be waiting a long time, or be looking for an employment solicitor to make a claim

[Stormproof]

Whatever you do don't go back until the Dr gives you the OK and also make sure your DOM gets an ATOS referral for you. I asked for a referral myself and as of last Tuesday I'm on light duties, half a walk or 1 hour walking max, no pushing Yorks etc. One of the LM's said he does'nt have to abide by what ATOS says........whats the point then? Anyways yesterday they put extra on me and ended up walking for about 2.5 hours. They don't give a stuff about you being injured. My point being is management don't take any notice of any health advice so don't take any notice of what management has got to say on the subject.

Storm your lino is wrong,you should know that!

I know Postman but it proves what a bunch of lying chancers they are though does'nt it.