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exaandt
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Self isolating

Post by exaandt »

Hello all does anyone know rules ( laws ) re self isolating while working for royal mail?
I ask as in our office some have been told it must be taken as annual leave or you will not be payed.
Is this correct?
Thanks for any advice .
Stay safe
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Re: Self isolating

Post by olilew »

I have self-isolated twice in the last year and got paid both times.
"Just take it out and see how you go......."
exaandt
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Re: Self isolating

Post by exaandt »

Thank you for your very interesting reply
I will have to ask again I think to find out why
Stay safe
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Re: Self isolating

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Moved to the Coronavirus discussion forum.
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
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The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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Re: Self isolating

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The situation is constantly changing, and you should check this guidance for the latest advice on this area. The current position is that employees could be isolating for 10 days and this could be extended if they develop symptoms during self-isolation.
If employees are not able to work from home during self-isolation, absences should be treated as sickness
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
iHateD2Ds
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Re: Self isolating

Post by iHateD2Ds »

You will get paid.Your line manager will mark your absence as COVID related.
I have isolated twice and got tested both paid.
exaandt
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Re: Self isolating

Post by exaandt »

Many thanks your advice will really help
Take care