Work

[Jackamo]

Hi all just wondering if anyone else has had problems with work im working at mo (or was) I was on sick last week then this morning I ave a phone call to say there terminating my contract even though I ave a sick note which they won't except when u asked y they said they didn't need to give me an explanation an that was that I'm shocked furious hurt I don't know wot I'm going to do xx

[Mummy-thatsme]

Sorry to hear that, I always thought that an employer was meant to give you a reason for terminating your contract. Have you got a copy of the contract and do they have policies about sick leave etc. I would perhaps seek advice from citizens advice. Keep your chin up, I know it's hard, I am new to all of this but have been off sick for nearly 6 months and consultant has said it will be a bit longer before I can consider retiring. x

[smitten500]

I just has to write, I was terminated for my work it was a mutual agreement as I just could not work any longer with Behcets, Addisons and Dercums disease. If you have access to you contract this will give you more leverage, they should by rights off you a pay off. Also if you go to the union they will support you as they did me. I think there are government web pages which will offer advise and CABS always ready to help. They must give you an explanation nothing to do with you sickness. Also they can not dismiss you while you are on a sick note and if they have handed this to you while you are still on a stick note I think you could go down the road of unfair dismissal process. If you need any further information please feel free to email me direct and I will try to help you with any other questions. my direct email is [e-mail] and if you head the subject Termination just so that I know its you and don't delete it thinking its junk mail. There are many people out there which can help you....

Best of luck and take care,

Alison xx

[nurse_ratchet]

Hey there,

I am just "assuming" your are in U.K? I went through this not long ago with my son. They did not want to take his sick note and next week he sas escorted out the door without reason. Shocking coming fr one a major airline in Canada( and it's not Air Canada). Being mother hen , I immediately called our governing labor board here in Manitoba explaing that he'd never been spoken to or approached by supervisors to correct anything, ever. That he was fired without just cause or explanation and just days after the 3 month probation was completed. Had this major airline answered to our provincial labor board we sould have had them written up on 3 above violations:1) refusal to accept a sick note and you can't fire for being sick , 2) No just cause was given for termination 3) They terminated him in this fashion outside the 3 month window.

It really infuriated me to find out the airlines are governed by the Federal Labor Board which have vague, wishy/washy language that doesn't protect the employee. Sorry for the rant! Please check with your union Rep and/or the labor board who police bad employers!

Good luck

Gen

[andreafm]

Hi there jackamo

It does depend how long you have been with your employer before they have yo give a reason for your termination. If you haven't been there long or was under the probationary period or had been sick on other periods of sickness within a continuous time period. This good the cause of your termination.

But they still should have gone through a formal process....such as previous meeting or letter.

Was your employer aware of your condition and are you classified with them as being disabled.

if you was you may have rights under the Disabilty Discrimination Act. Meaning they would have to try and make adaptations to your work to assist you.

This could be changing the type of work you do or your work environment or other things to assist you with keeping your job.

There is a proper proceedure thay they should follow and if they haven't you maybe able to make a claim to the employment tribunals for unfair dismissal and againgst the Disabilty discrimination act.

As overs have said here you will need to get a copy of your contract of employment and the companies rules for sickness.

If you have a union you will need to contact them as they can assist you with representation. Otherwise there arr the CAB and there maybe solicitors out there who will work for you on a no win no fee basis. A solicitor would be able to give you initial advice and prospects of winning at a one off fee......look for one who specialises in employment law.

Just also to say how sorry i am that you have been put through this and at a time when you really don't need it.

Going to a Tribunal is not a simple thing and can be very stressful but the main thing is to get some advice quickly as there is a time period of 3 months to make a claim.

Good luck and let us know how you get on

[lovenothate]

Hi, a great free advice helpline which I found invaluable after I was dismissed following 6 months sick leave is ACAS on 0300 123 1100 (8am-8pm M-F & 9am-1pm Sat) and their website is acas.org.uk

[Jackamo in reply to lovenothate]

Thank u very much I will give them a ring x

[Jackamo]

Hi thanks all I looked at my contract an it says if I'm on sick leave for more than 3 days then I need a sick note which I have but they won't accept it also says I need to let them know when I think I will b returning to work which I already done and if they were to do anything it would b a disaplinary which I never got I worked there for 7 months told them all about my conditions an put it on my application form when they foned me they said it was best they let me go an when I get better they would c if a position was available I asked them y they were letting me go because of my disability they got really defensive an said it was not because of that it was cause I was unreliable I was only of 2 days I asked how I was unreliable he then said he didn't ave to give me any explanation cause I hadn't been there long enough I'm fuming xx

[CrystalAngel1]

Am very sorry to hear this. This doesn't sound at all right. Please get advice from Citizen's Advice Bureau. The fact that you quote they are "terminating your contract" implies you had a contract and there are lots of laws in the uk to protect both the employee and employer in the uk. If you had certified sick leave and were working under a contract, I don't think this can be right but I am not an expert! Without knowing what your role was, how long you had been there and the conditions of your employment / contract it is hard to say. There will be lots of people who can help and advise you. Also, in the meantime, to help you money wise you could phone the benefit helpline or attend your local job centre. Good luck. This is rotten and the extra stress is the last thing you need when you are ill. X

[Tiger-Lilly]

Hi, can't believe you have been treated this way they should be ashamed, try the CAB who can help you with your employer and also benefits you may be entitled to claim...xxx

[Jackamo]

Thank u all so much I will definitely be taking this further I will

Keep u all updated xx