Statutory sick pay

[Thunder Bolt]

I know of a woman who was sacked because she was having treatment for a cancer which was life threatening. She has been in remission for a few years now but had to go to a tribunal to get compensation. It was awarded in full.

 

[Frutos]

Now you mention it, I am sure there is a section saying that if you was off for more than 60 days they can terminate my contract.

This is why I would suggest checking out the details ASAP so that you know precisely where you stand. Fingers crossed that my cynicism in asking the question to start with has been of use and not caused you un-necessary stress.

Hope all turns out well.

 

[Gullys Cats]

This is why I would suggest checking out the details ASAP so that you know precisely where you stand. Fingers crossed that my cynicism in asking the question to start with has been of use and not caused you un-necessary stress.

Hope all turns out well.

No it hasn't caused any unesasary stress....yet!

I appriecate you drawing my attention to the matter.

 

[Gullys Cats]

Thank you to every who replied, now I need to get back on the conveyor belt.

 

[drew]

He can't stop you. If you feel ok then just restart work, but take it easy.

I don't think a doctor can legally prevent you from working.

As others have said, it's more down to the fact that if something happened then you are unlikely to be covered by your company's insurance cover.

It's quite probably the phrase or use of the term 'stress' that riles me. For me, stress is something we all have to deal with. Often money, work or offspring related. It might even be due to delays on pubic transport or a big event like a wedding. For me, the term stress does not relate to an illness.

I think I get stressed. I see others around me who get stressed, but these people go to work, and function in what to me is a normal way.

In the last few months alone, I have seen a friend's business suffer terribly, as two of his 5 staff have been signed off with stress. One of these people was even seen at the Palace match this year - hardly a good remedy for stress. I also have a friend who works for the NHS who has had more time off than I care to remember, suffering with stress, yet the same person is at the pubs, taking their kids to theme parks and going on holidays.

My experiences of 'stress' I am sure, are very different to your own. Maybe it's the term 'stress' that is wrong ? My post wasn't a pop at you directly, more a pop at the situation, albeit one, in your case I don't understand, nor should I have any right to understand you own issues.

Maybe it's time the doctors of this world used new terminology for people who have been suffering as you have been, rather than using a word that means something quite different to many?

I do stand by my initial comment, but at the same time, only you know your own situation, so hopefully what I said does not apply to you.

BTW: Just been PM'd by some geezer who thought what I said was right out of order, so looks like your support is far and wide

Seems a bit of backtracking as your post definitely came across as snide comment. Everyone has stress/pressure but the level of stress and the cause is what makes a difference. As for what people do, if you have work related stress then it doesn't really matter what you do away from work, when you are at work that's what triggers it. Most work causes pressure but in some cases unreasonable demands by employers, excessive work loads, bad working practices exacerbate that and in worse cases lead to illness. If I was being snide then perhaps I would take a cynical look at the way your friend runs his business if 40% of his staff are off with stress!!!!! There will of course be those that milk the system but don't tar everyone with the same brush!!!!

After being self employed for nearly forty years I have only claimed SSP for six weeks.This was after suffering a fecking hernia when lifting a LARGE shower tray. After the op I couldn't get out of bed for a month as it felt that I had a Samurai sword stuck in my nether regions That was twenty years ago and I was paid £56.00 a week to get by on. At the time I had three kids(four now)/WIFE/mortgage/bills & beer to pay for--------no wonder I turned to And before anyone asks I wasn't insured cos everything I earned went on beer---------------I mean the family

Did you send yourself on the appropriate manual handling course and if not did you consider suing yourself for negligence. You might have one a packet and not have had to work for the last 40 years!!!!!!!!!!!

When I worked at BT it was quite common for workers who were on long term sick leave for more than 12 months (6 months full pay , next 6 months half pay then onto SSP) to be given medical retirement which was an effective way of reducing headcount.

Most large companies will probably have permanent health insurance which pays your salary if you are, after exceeding a company's sick pay period, you are deemed permanently unfit to do your job. Afterall, if someone is off for over a year there has to be some get out for an employer.

Not like that any more. A colleague aged 59 developed diabetes and was signed off indefinitely. The caring souls in HR wanted to dismiss him rather than pay up the last year of his pension and pay it immediately (this was a bloke who had given 40 years of his life to the company ).
It was only because his manager fought tooth and nail that he finally got medical retirement.
I know of several others who have simply been sacked

 

[Northstandite]

I see the other side of the coin.

Employers making fantastic money (yes, I've seen the figures), scheming against those off ill behind their backs, by using national HR lawyers so that they don't make slip ups in the legal process, to rid those off or worsen the sick leave terms for everyone.

This would encompass those on genuine sick leave due to chronic conditions, and also those who are off 2 or 3 times most years for a few days with colds or alleged tummy upsets.

The flat economy is allowing the boot to be very firmly on employers at the moment.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Thank you to every who replied, now I need to get back on the conveyor belt.

I take it that you don't work on checkouts in a supermarket I do , only another 13 years of scanning until I get my state pension

 

[Gullys Cats]

I take it that you don't work on checkouts in a supermarket I do , only another 13 years of scanning until I get my state pension

I meant the conveyor belt of life.