ANNOUNCEMENT : ALL OF ROYAL MAIL'S EMPLOYMENT POLICIES (AGREEMENTS) AT A GLANCE (Updated 2021)... HERE
ANNOUNCEMENT : PLEASE BE AWARE WE ARE NOT ON FACEBOOK AT ALL!
Sick Procedure?
-
JiminyBillyBob
- Posts: 177
- Joined: 26 Jun 2012, 21:06
- Gender: Male
Sick Procedure?
Hi, Just wondering what you do? Is there a special sick-line to call (as this is what happened at my last job) or do you just call/go in and see your manager? And what happens with sick notes? Sorry for asking such a dumb question but I've never called in sick before and can't find any info about what the sick procedure for RM is?
-
borders
- Posts: 1304
- Joined: 11 Sep 2007, 09:10
Re: Sick Procedure?
ring up duties or your line manager to inform them you cant work due to sickness. you can self-certificate up to 7 days , thereafter you need to see a Doctor for a Doctors Note and he will sign you off work.
"why should it just be the bankers, politicians and the idle rich who get all the best things ? we demand a standard of living for our members that enables them to share in the fine wines and times that the likes of Cameron and his Eton buddies take for granted " - the late great Bob Crow RIP.
-
JiminyBillyBob
- Posts: 177
- Joined: 26 Jun 2012, 21:06
- Gender: Male
Re: Sick Procedure?
Ok thanks! Can i doctor give me a sick note if he feels i'm gonna need more than a week off when i go see him?
-
BingBong
- EX ROYAL MAIL
- Posts: 755
- Joined: 12 May 2011, 12:36
- Gender: Female
- Location: the north
Re: Sick Procedure?
Yeah of course he can. Just say you need time off as you are unwell and he'll sign you off for x amount of time. Should be fine man. Get well soon! :-DJiminyBillyBob wrote:Ok thanks! Can i doctor give me a sick note if he feels i'm gonna need more than a week off when i go see him?
Toon Army!
-
mary98
- Posts: 6
- Joined: 10 Oct 2012, 12:39
- Gender: Female
Re: Sick Procedure?
Hi hope somebody can help/explain
I had an accident during my walk last Saturday and broke my ankle
lost my footing on a step. I have only been in the job 4 months the job is
full time contract. but with a 6 month probation period. will I get sick pay?
I had an accident during my walk last Saturday and broke my ankle
lost my footing on a step. I have only been in the job 4 months the job is
full time contract. but with a 6 month probation period. will I get sick pay?
-
UnhappyGremlin
- Posts: 2685
- Joined: 18 May 2012, 20:49
- Gender: Male
- Location: Hiding
Re: Sick Procedure?
I believe you will get statutory sick pay only, not your full wage. I believe RM pay you and claim it off the state.mary98 wrote:Hi hope somebody can help/explain
I had an accident during my walk last Saturday and broke my ankle
lost my footing on a step. I have only been in the job 4 months the job is
full time contract. but with a 6 month probation period. will I get sick pay?
Sometimes, I wish I wasn't a Rep.
-
mary98
- Posts: 6
- Joined: 10 Oct 2012, 12:39
- Gender: Female
Re: Sick Procedure?
Thanks for the information. It looks like it will be at least 8 weeks Do you think I am at risk of losing my job?UnhappyGremlin wrote:I believe you will get statutory sick pay only, not your full wage. I believe RM pay you and claim it off the state.mary98 wrote:Hi hope somebody can help/explain
I had an accident during my walk last Saturday and broke my ankle
lost my footing on a step. I have only been in the job 4 months the job is
full time contract. but with a 6 month probation period. will I get sick pay?
-
UnhappyGremlin
- Posts: 2685
- Joined: 18 May 2012, 20:49
- Gender: Male
- Location: Hiding
Re: Sick Procedure?
It depends on the manager and staffing issues. There is nothing to stop them from not renewing your contract, as they don't even need to give a reason.mary98 wrote:Thanks for the information. It looks like it will be at least 8 weeks Do you think I am at risk of losing my job?UnhappyGremlin wrote:I believe you will get statutory sick pay only, not your full wage. I believe RM pay you and claim it off the state.mary98 wrote:Hi hope somebody can help/explain
I had an accident during my walk last Saturday and broke my ankle
lost my footing on a step. I have only been in the job 4 months the job is
full time contract. but with a 6 month probation period. will I get sick pay?
If the manager/DOM is ok, then you may be fine. There is no definite answer anyone can give. Sorry.
Sometimes, I wish I wasn't a Rep.
-
mary98
- Posts: 6
- Joined: 10 Oct 2012, 12:39
- Gender: Female
Re: Sick Procedure?
I am surprised RM do not have rules/guidelines for accidents at work like most companies. They need to follow legislation . Do they not have a duty of care.
Strangley enough while I am typing this had a text from accident management company re compensation.
God only know where they got my number from. Anyway fingers crossed everything will work out ok !
Strangley enough while I am typing this had a text from accident management company re compensation.
God only know where they got my number from. Anyway fingers crossed everything will work out ok !