Job worries

[Jose1974]

Hi everyone hope everyone is ok just asking for some advice I have been of sick during the Christmas holidays about 8 weeks I am on the transplant list but I have been of sick these 3 weeks with kidney stone going back to work next Monday just worried about job can they sack you ?

[jojokarak]

Have you got a contract? How long have you worked for them? And have you told them you are on the transplant list? And finally are you positive your fit enough to work especially if your on the list?

[Jose1974 in reply to jojokarak]

I have been there nearly 9 years they know that I am on the transplant list I am fit for work

[Jose1974 in reply to Jose1974]

I just go to the appointments I just want to lead a normal life

[jojokarak in reply to Jose1974]

You shouldn't have any problems if they know your waiting and especially working for them for 9 years x

[Jose1974 in reply to jojokarak]

They know that I want to work but these illnesses are stopping me had a bad December and know this

[jojokarak in reply to Jose1974]

As I don't know what you do, could you not ask to be put on lighter duties

[Jose1974 in reply to jojokarak]

I am a chef they change my hours for the best

[jojokarak in reply to Jose1974]

They sound like a really understanding employer your lucky 🍀

[Geffy22]

The sad truth is anyone can be sacked Jose1974, but with 9 years service behind you, what's the likelihood? Employers know it is hard to find good people and they will also know how hard you are working to stay in work.

The worst case is you are sacked and then have to sign on and apply for all the benefits you can - this may not be anywhere close to your current salary but it should keep the wolves away whilst you get better. Honestly ther isn't a lot you can do about it and as the saying goes 'act like a dog when faced with difficult choices - if you can't eat it or chew it p in it'!

Best of luck hun x

[Cookimonster]

Can you register as disabled? Then you would have improved rights?

[Emmabishop]

They shouldn't be able to sack u

[falamanala]

Very sadly, they can sack you but would need to ensure they follow proper procedure. I was sacked from a job after 8 weeks sickness absence despite medical reports from my GP and my employers occupational health doctor. I had a contract but this was washed aside and they used the excuse of the impact the absence had on their operations. I ended up having to take them to an industrial tribunal to reach a settlement. Not what I needed when battling an illness. Not all employers are the same and hopefully yours are accommodating and understanding. Just remember your health is more important than anything and there is light at the end of the tunnel. 9 years on, i'm doing fine. Good luck.