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marooki10
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Off sick

Post by marooki10 »

Hi all, been off sick for a few days prior to my wally week next week, do I need to inform them I'm fit to return to work to bring the absence to an end as I'm fine now, thanks
Nickvilla20
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Re: Off sick

Post by Nickvilla20 »

Yeah tell them you are returning to work next week.
marooki10
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Joined: 09 Dec 2007, 17:29

Re: Off sick

Post by marooki10 »

Ok...Cheers
Gary55
EX ROYAL MAIL
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Re: Off sick

Post by Gary55 »

I tell them I fit for work as soon as possible even if it's a day off or Sunday.This stops the clock ticking on your absence and could make the difference in getting a stage warning now or further down the line. I've proved and reminded managers previously when I notified them of return to work even as they had stage warning paperwork drawn up.pisses them right off nasty buggers
Seagull1983
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Re: Off sick

Post by Seagull1983 »

Yeah 100% this. Text them on a Saturday afternoon and say your are fit to work immediately. At least takes 1 day off your total.
Surreypostie
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Re: Off sick

Post by Surreypostie »

Don't text them, call them on saturday morning, tell them you are fit to work and will be returning on monday and that it is your rest week.
POSTPERSON50
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Re: Off sick

Post by POSTPERSON50 »

Seagull1983 wrote:
11 Aug 2022, 05:42
Yeah 100% this. Text them on a Saturday afternoon and say your are fit to work immediately. At least takes 1 day off your total.
Text and follow up with a call, that way you've got written proof. Managers see the calls coming on Saturdays, and I've seen them ignore it
Seagull1983
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Re: Off sick

Post by Seagull1983 »

Yeah, should have said phone as well. The text is more for your own records.
Acca Dacca
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Re: Off sick

Post by Acca Dacca »

Surreypostie wrote:
11 Aug 2022, 16:11
Don't text them, call them on saturday morning, tell them you are fit to work and will be returning on monday and that it is your rest week.
Surely they would be expecting you in work on the Saturday if you phone in the morning saying you are fine
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next
k979aaa
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Location: THE NORTH

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Post by k979aaa »

Sooner you tell them the less days should be on your sick record make a note of the time and who you told you will be fit to work!
DiamondSmiles
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Gender: Male

Re: Off sick

Post by DiamondSmiles »

Acca Dacca wrote:
12 Aug 2022, 08:29
Surreypostie wrote:
11 Aug 2022, 16:11
Don't text them, call them on saturday morning, tell them you are fit to work and will be returning on monday and that it is your rest week.
Surely they would be expecting you in work on the Saturday if you phone in the morning saying you are fine
This is taking into account that no manager stays later than midday on a Saturday :chuckle
k979aaa
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Re: Off sick

Post by k979aaa »

DiamondSmiles wrote:
13 Aug 2022, 15:54
Acca Dacca wrote:
12 Aug 2022, 08:29
Surreypostie wrote:
11 Aug 2022, 16:11
Don't text them, call them on saturday morning, tell them you are fit to work and will be returning on monday and that it is your rest week.
Surely they would be expecting you in work on the Saturday if you phone in the morning saying you are fine
This is taking into account that no manager stays later than midday on a Saturday :chuckle
Timing is everything after 10 or 11 or 12 most will take the calls on the golf course before they get to the 19th hole!