Sickness.....Will they fire me ?

MissKazzyB · Post by **MissKazzyB** » 15 Sep 2017, 20:11

Hi guys

Im currently still on my probation period. I've had one day off previous due to my son being sick.

I'm have been off this week since Wednesday with today being my rest day & I very much doubt I'll be well enough to go in tomorrow.

I am really worried that my job will be on the line. My dom spoke to me the other day & mentioned that my 3 months probationary period is up & he has no problems with my attitude or work apart from going over my contracted hours to complete or cutting off as I have to pick my son up from school however he said he understands as the work load has picked up a lot & he doesn't see why he won't be extending my probationary period to 6 months.
I am really worried now though. What do you think he will say ??

number one · Post by **number one** » 15 Sep 2017, 20:14

No you won't be getting sacked. Stop worrying and get well soon.

Post by **Judgee** » 15 Sep 2017, 20:16

Most offices are really understaffed, so short of punching out a customer you're pretty much safe so try not to worry about it!

joewyan · Post by **joewyan** » 15 Sep 2017, 20:21

Don't worry. You should be fine. I have seen many people who shouldn't have had their probation extended due to performance issues and they have all survived so you'll be fine :)

peshwaarinaan · Post by **peshwaarinaan** » 16 Sep 2017, 07:18

I wouldn't worry about it. I've had time off when my son was poorly. It doesn't go down as sick leave against you; it was marked down as Special Leave Unpaid.

I cut off yesterday as I was moved on to a different duty and I had to pick my son up at 3.15. At the end of the day, overtime is not compulsory so if you've worked your contracted hours they can't force you to go over.

Newbie001 · Post by **Newbie001** » 16 Sep 2017, 08:18

You don't get paid for sickness in first year so it won't cost your DOM anything. And the probation period is a bit of a con really. If anything its RM on probation as most new starts leave within first six months.

BigSam1970 · Post by **BigSam1970** » 16 Sep 2017, 10:10

Hi being off for your son being sick is not counted as sickness on your behalf, it is called dependants leave. You can take reasonable time off to look after your dependants (son).

Royal Mail did sack someone on probation for taking time off to look after their son http://www.xperthr.co.uk/blogs/employme ... r-ill-son/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They where taken to a tribunal and lost and hopefully they have learned their lesson. Make sure you where put down for special leave.

One day off should never be an issue

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 16 Sep 2017, 12:06

Don't worry about it, I went sick for 8 days in my trial year, all it did was extend the trial.

Also, they can't sack you for a poor sick record without going through a particular process, for trialists the only reason they'd not make you substantive would be performance related and probably a lot of customer complaints with no improvement.

Lilly J · Post by **Lilly J** » 16 Sep 2017, 12:18

Hey MissKazzyB

I've been thinking the exact same thing! I had a day off sick a couple of months ago, and I've now been off sick this week and I'm not past my probation yet, so I've been worrying about it too! I would say that it takes them so long to recruit people, they're better off keeping those who are doing ok who've had no major mishaps, and not be looking at sick leave.

Get yourself well soon! And I'd sent you a couple of PMs, but not sure if you'd seen them. Good to see you here :-)