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Work In Uk

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Glasgow, UK

Hi guys hope you are all well and not in took much pain.so u have lowered my hours in work down due to the pain and exhaustion i am in i have lots of other medical conditions as well but just cannot afford not to work and also my pride.my work have been ok with me wlbut i have been off work again today my question is do they need to give me a disciplinary first before they sack me all i have done is worry think i am making myself worse please help

Thank you

September 4, 2017
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Members shared guidance on navigating job security in the UK when managing chronic illness, with the consensus being that while employers must... Read more

Members shared guidance on navigating job security in the UK when managing chronic illness, with the consensus being that while employers must make reasonable adjustments under disability law, they can still dismiss employees who cannot consistently attend work after following their absence policy. Several members recommended requesting a return-to-work interview to understand the company's specific absence parameters, consulting with occupational health for assessments, and exploring benefits like ESA, PIP, and housing support if employment ends. A recurring theme was the importance of being upfront about health conditions, seeking help from Citizens Advice Bureau with benefit applications, and understanding that while losing a job feels devastating, it may ultimately be the right decision for both employee and employer when work is no longer sustainable.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Most places give you a back to work interview and they should explain the process they use you should also try and find out your employment rights with a disability I'm sure you will find some info on line good luck hope it works out for you x

September 4, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member if you are union talk to your representative. If not talk to your unemployment representative. They should be able to answer your questions.

September 4, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

In USA we have the family medical leave act which helps you not get repromanded for being absent. If you have this they can fire you but you can draw unemployment because you were covered by fmla..

September 5, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Im sorry to be the barer of bad news but they can sack you. The DDA only states employers need to make reasonable adjustments and its up to the employer what that us but uts nurmally specialist equiptment if occupational health says you need some and increased instamces of absence. When you return to work they should give you a return to work and give you the absence policey. The nirm is usually three instances or more than 7 days abscence over a year. That would usually lead to a level obe meeting but you might get 5 instances . Ask your work what you perameter is. You will still follow the absence process and remember its not them deciding if you are sick they are managing your time away from work and if you cant consistantly go to work then they can and will dismiss you. A union can make sure you put a good case forward or an employee representative but ultimately you still may be dismissed as i was in february and although i was gutted it was the right thing from the employers perspective

September 5, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

They can't just sack you . If your illness is under disability theees nothing they can do they should also ask if it's a reoccurring issue and you need to be upfront with them . You need to go in fully prepared and don't worry

September 4, 2017

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