Covid test

cuz50 · Post by **cuz50** » 21 Oct 2020, 16:15

Hi our manager tested positive for covid19. Took test and came to work .. I am asthma/copd . I had a covid test on Friday because of breathing problems doc gave antibiotics and advise a test because of manager.I got result on monday negative was off Saturday and monday .my day off was Tuesday. Went back to work today to be told i had triggered a stage 2 warning . Im wondering if this is correct surely it cant be right . So if i need to get another test just say nothing and go to work

Post by **POSTMAN** » 21 Oct 2020, 16:30

Your manager is a dick, why did you lot not walk, you may have triggered a stage, it does not mean they will issue it...
LTB 127/20 - SICK ABSENCE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS - COVID 19 : Royal Mail "Vast majority of coronavirus absences to be discounted from the normal attendance procedure"

We would expect the vast majority of coronavirus absences to be discounted from the normal attendance procedure. However, in the event coronavirus absences are for an excessive duration or repeat in nature further investigation may be required.

Post by **POSTMAN** » 21 Oct 2020, 16:32

Also see the 'Coronavirus forum's' announcements for more info on what to do etc depending on the situation...
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And what did the rep do about the situation?

cuz50 · Post by **cuz50** » 21 Oct 2020, 16:42

Just read the union page on covid attendance. Thanks all for replying. We dont have union rep and yes the manager is a dick for doing what he done . .Will contact area rep if he tries to issue stage 2 . I will not accept it

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 23 Oct 2020, 23:32

cuz50 wrote:Just read the union page on covid attendance. Thanks all for replying. We dont have union rep and yes the manager is a dick for doing what he done . .Will contact area rep if he tries to issue stage 2 . I will not accept it

They can issue a stage two even if you do not sign it but the manager has to give his reasons for issuing it in writing once you get the notes after stating your case do this with another employee if you can as you can request it. Then after you receive the notes of the interview read it carefully if It does not have about your events as you describe on here you can amend his notes photo copy them ask him to type them up as per your amendments if he refuses keep the amended notes for the duration of your employment. These notes will be part of an RTU and are evidence of his incompetence and his unreasonable issue of the stage and could save your job.