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Signed off sick
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Jynxx
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Signed off sick
Hi just wanting some advice please.
Without going into to much detail I've been signed off sick by my GP, on the fitness note he ticked that I would be unable to work or be able to return to work on reduced hours etc. I've also been told by the doctor I won't be returning to work until I'm basically feeling well again and he can get to the bottom of what my problem is.
Today I received a letter from my DOM in so many words wanting me to attend a one to one interview with him for me to return to work, working out what I can do. (not had an atol/atos whatever it is interview yet)
The letter i only got today, and expecting me attend tomorrow, I'm unable to contact my union rep at such short notice (which i expect is the idea behind the short notice)
What are my options?
Thanks for any help or advice you can give.
Without going into to much detail I've been signed off sick by my GP, on the fitness note he ticked that I would be unable to work or be able to return to work on reduced hours etc. I've also been told by the doctor I won't be returning to work until I'm basically feeling well again and he can get to the bottom of what my problem is.
Today I received a letter from my DOM in so many words wanting me to attend a one to one interview with him for me to return to work, working out what I can do. (not had an atol/atos whatever it is interview yet)
The letter i only got today, and expecting me attend tomorrow, I'm unable to contact my union rep at such short notice (which i expect is the idea behind the short notice)
What are my options?
Thanks for any help or advice you can give.
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arnold cheshire
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Re: Signed off sick
phone the union headquartersJynxx wrote:Hi just wanting some advice please.
Without going into to much detail I've been signed off sick by my GP, on the fitness note he ticked that I would be unable to work or be able to return to work on reduced hours etc. I've also been told by the doctor I won't be returning to work until I'm basically feeling well again and he can get to the bottom of what my problem is.
Today I received a letter from my DOM in so many words wanting me to attend a one to one interview with him for me to return to work, working out what I can do. (not had an atol/atos whatever it is interview yet)
The letter i only got today, and expecting me attend tomorrow, I'm unable to contact my union rep at such short notice (which i expect is the idea behind the short notice)
What are my options?
Thanks for any help or advice you can give.
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Jynxx
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Re: Signed off sick
Do you have the phone number?
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daveyeff
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Re: Signed off sick
firstly, they have to give you 48hrs notice, so you are ok on that score. secondly, phone the office tomorrow to tell the dom/lino that you havent recieved the required amount of reply time, and that you are not well enough to go in for a face to face anyway. he will probably send you another ''standard' letter out to you but it will be monday at the earliest that you could go in. but keep them informed once or twice a week about your status/health. but you are certainly allowed time before you go in to see him. you are not on their time. not in the early stages of you're absence anyway.
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maisymoo04
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ihatedogs
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Jynxx
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Re: Signed off sick
Managed to get my Union Rep who offered some advice on what to do. (I was on hold to the harassment helpline as he phoned) Thanks for your advice and reply's!
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arnold cheshire
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Re: Signed off sick
what area are you in ? it will be different phone number for each branch of the union when i say headquarters i dont mean londonJynxx wrote:Do you have the phone number?
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arnold cheshire
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Re: Signed off sick
http://www.cwu.org/contacts.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Jynxx wrote:Hi just wanting some advice please.
Without going into to much detail I've been signed off sick by my GP, on the fitness note he ticked that I would be unable to work or be able to return to work on reduced hours etc. I've also been told by the doctor I won't be returning to work until I'm basically feeling well again and he can get to the bottom of what my problem is.
Today I received a letter from my DOM in so many words wanting me to attend a one to one interview with him for me to return to work, working out what I can do. (not had an atol/atos whatever it is interview yet)
The letter i only got today, and expecting me attend tomorrow, I'm unable to contact my union rep at such short notice (which i expect is the idea behind the short notice)
What are my options?
Thanks for any help or advice you can give.
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Jynxx
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Re: Signed off sick
thank you for the contacts :)
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arnold cheshire
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Re: Signed off sick
my branch was amazing when my mate was being bullied by the dom when he rung in sickJynxx wrote:thank you for the contacts :)
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rehabron
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Re: Signed off sick
Your DOM has to have your consent before a referral can be made to OH Assist and it will be on their recommendation on what level of duty you are capable of performing and NOT your DOM. Assuming that you are on full wages during your absence and your condition allows you to attend for a 1-2-1 then I would suggest that you comply with their request but only until you have made arrangements to be represented at this interview and not before. RM will normally take the OH Assist recommendation before your family GP. You have an active medical certificate showing in the relevant boxes that you are unable to return to work and you make this known to OH Assist in their standard telephone interview.Jynxx wrote:Hi just wanting some advice please.
Without going into to much detail I've been signed off sick by my GP, on the fitness note he ticked that I would be unable to work or be able to return to work on reduced hours etc. I've also been told by the doctor I won't be returning to work until I'm basically feeling well again and he can get to the bottom of what my problem is.
Today I received a letter from my DOM in so many words wanting me to attend a one to one interview with him for me to return to work, working out what I can do. (not had an atol/atos whatever it is interview yet)
The letter i only got today, and expecting me attend tomorrow, I'm unable to contact my union rep at such short notice (which i expect is the idea behind the short notice)
What are my options?
Thanks for any help or advice you can give.
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Pat Ostman
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Re: Signed off sick
Does the DOM really need your consent?
Run, rabbit run. Dig that hole, forget the sun.
And when at last the work is done. Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
And when at last the work is done. Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
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General Mannerheim
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Re: Signed off sick
Yes it's in the new attendance agreement...oh right the c.unts don't abide by it!!!Pat Ostman wrote:Does the DOM really need your consent?
Royal Mail managers.....about as popular as a t.urd in a swimming pool!
The DDA/Equality Act demands action,NOT words......adjustments NOT Occupational Health referrals.Case No:2505901/09
Royal Mail is an Equal Opportunities Employer..It discriminates against everybody.
The DDA/Equality Act demands action,NOT words......adjustments NOT Occupational Health referrals.Case No:2505901/09
Royal Mail is an Equal Opportunities Employer..It discriminates against everybody.
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Pat Ostman
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Re: Signed off sick
General Mannerheim wrote:Yes it's in the new attendance agreement...oh right the c.unts don't abide by it!!!Pat Ostman wrote:Does the DOM really need your consent?![]()
Thanks mate!
Run, rabbit run. Dig that hole, forget the sun.
And when at last the work is done. Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
And when at last the work is done. Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one