I live with my 76-year-old father and am due back to work on Wednesday

[christiani]

Hey everyone,

I’m due back at work on Wednesday (after 2 weeks off), and I live with my 76-year-old father. I’m really worried about the prospect of going back, given that my father is high risk. I just wondered what everyone’s thoughts on this situation are. Should I not go back to work, and begin self-isolation with my dad? Unfortunately, I don’t have any other family nearby that I can live with during this crisis. Obviously, I don’t want to let anyone down by not going to work, and I’ve been at the company (2nd stint as a postman) for under a year, so am ineligible for any sick pay (other than statutory sick pay), but don’t want to put my father at risk.

Any input would be much-appreciated.

[GonePostal]

Hey everyone,

I’m due back at work on Wednesday (after 2 weeks off), and I live with my 76-year-old father. I’m really worried about the prospect of going back, given that my father is high risk. I just wondered what everyone’s thoughts on this situation are. Should I not go back to work, and begin self-isolation with my dad? Unfortunately, I don’t have any other family nearby that I can live with during this crisis. Obviously, I don’t want to let anyone down by not going to work, and I’ve been at the company (2nd stint as a postman) for under a year, so am ineligible for any sick pay (other than statutory sick pay), but don’t want to put my father at risk.

Any input would be much-appreciated.

They should let you take paid annual leave upto a point, unpaid leave or flexible working.

If you go down the self isolation route you'll be expected to return after 2 weeks. You should only do this really when one of you develops symptoms. That seems to be the advice atm.

I understand your predicament mate, I live with my parents both in their 70's, one with cancer. I can't see in good faith how I can put them at risk through me, so I'm currently on paid annual leave, hoping that the company reconsider who they're pressuring with exposure. If i could move out (or get financial help with accomodation), I would be more willing to put myself at exposure risk, since I'm not considered vulnerable.

Basically anyone living with vulnerables has been totally ignored by the company. I had one manager tell me just to go sick.

[Postie45]

I think they should be able to make arrangements for special leave (unpaid) at worst

[rogersh]

POSTMAN EDIT: This is the one he needs...

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I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

It's in the stickies, people please read the stickies.

[christiani]

I’m not eligible for anything, apparently, so I’ll be off to work tomorrow and crossing my fingers, for the foreseeable future!

[rogersh]

POSTMAN EDIT: This is the one he needs...

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 71&t=94740" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

It's in the stickies, people please read the stickies.

Thanks postman for providing the link . However part of the post stated ...."I’ve been at the company (2nd stint as a postman) for under a year, so am ineligible for any sick pay (other than statutory sick pay)"

The link I provided indicated the change in respect to sick pay for employees with less than a years service.

[christiani]

I’m lost now. I contacted Acas this morning, who said that I’m not eligible for any sick pay, because I don’t show any symptoms of the virus. They recommended that I negotiate with RM to either use any outstanding A/L or unpaid leave. Are you sure I’m entitled to something?

POSTMAN EDIT: This is the one he needs...

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 71&t=94740" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

It's in the stickies, people please read the stickies.

Thanks postman for providing the link . However part of the post stated ...."I’ve been at the company (2nd stint as a postman) for under a year, so am ineligible for any sick pay (other than statutory sick pay)"

The link I provided indicated the change in respect to sick pay for employees with less than a years service.

[POSTMAN]

POSTMAN EDIT: This is the one he needs...

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 71&t=94740" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

It's in the stickies, people please read the stickies.

Thanks postman for providing the link . However part of the post stated ...."I’ve been at the company (2nd stint as a postman) for under a year, so am ineligible for any sick pay (other than statutory sick pay)"

The link I provided indicated the change in respect to sick pay for employees with less than a years service.

I didn't want the waters muddied as he wants to go off because he wants ( as he says) to protect his dad, not because he has the virus which would enact the sick pay for new starters. At the mo he's not sick and I didn't want him to think 'Oh it's ok I'll go sick and I'll get paid' by reading that link.
Cheers

[POSTMAN]

I’m lost now. I contacted Acas this morning, who said that I’m not eligible for any sick pay, because I don’t show any symptoms of the virus. They recommended that I negotiate with RM to either use any outstanding A/L or unpaid leave. Are you sure I’m entitled to something?

POSTMAN EDIT: This is the one he needs...

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 71&t=94740" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

It's in the stickies, people please read the stickies.

Thanks postman for providing the link . However part of the post stated ...."I’ve been at the company (2nd stint as a postman) for under a year, so am ineligible for any sick pay (other than statutory sick pay)"

The link I provided indicated the change in respect to sick pay for employees with less than a years service.

Unfortunately you're not if you only want time off because of a family member as per my link. Sorry mate.
Possibly ssp ?

[rogersh]

POSTMAN EDIT: This is the one he needs...

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 71&t=94740" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

It's in the stickies, people please read the stickies.

Thanks postman for providing the link . However part of the post stated ...."I’ve been at the company (2nd stint as a postman) for under a year, so am ineligible for any sick pay (other than statutory sick pay)"

The link I provided indicated the change in respect to sick pay for employees with less than a years service.

I didn't want the waters muddied as he wants to go off because he wants ( as he says) to protect his dad, not because he has the virus which would enact the sick pay for new starters. At the mo he's not sick and I didn't want him to think 'Oh it's ok I'll go sick and I'll get paid' by reading that link.
Cheers

Postman I can see your logic. I was aware the change in entitlement was relevant where absence related to coronavirus & this was apparent on reading the link.