Work have pulled a fast one here.....

[PlanB]

Re: Work have pulled a fast one here.....

It feels like I'm taking baby steps and feeling my way with this whole situation to protect my own interests but until I have a start date, there's nothing more I can do.

I read a great quote the other day which went:

"When you find yourself taking one step forward and two steps back, you are doing the Tango not failing"

[PriorityOne]

Re: Work have pulled a fast one here.....

I read a great quote the other day which went:

"When you find yourself taking one step forward and two steps back, you are doing the Tango not failing"

Haha.... yes.... that's a good one PlanB!

The union have just replied to say that he "should" pay me if I give notice even if signed off sick throughout it BUT..... I've noticed that I haven't had the measly 1% pay rise that I was meant to have in September this year. Presumably, this is because we were all asked to sign new contracts two years ago, when my workplace split from the main academy.

That's what I mean by being sneaky..... although the contract signing was organised by different powers that be at the time.

I might just not give my notice and just b*gger off when the time's right then. Doubt they would push a breach of contract issue with all the ammo I've got, to be honest.

What do you lot think?

[IF]

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You have to do what is right for you P1, you can't carry on like you have, hope more can advise further and sending you a hug

[Pixie]

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I don't know the legalities of it P1 but you have to do what's right for you. Your health is what's important. Good luck at the GP's on Monday x

[PriorityOne]

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Thank you both..... I will keep you posted x

[tastyjane]

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Right first things first Mrs - the very fact you are getting anxious about seeing the doctor and worrying about whether he will give you a sick note makes me even more sure you are not in a good place to work! Its the workplace and work making you feel like this so the only conclusion in my opinion is to have another sick note until the time you are able to solve the problem (by giving in your notice!). Your current employer and manager do not appear to have done anything to ease your stress and anxiety. I am sure if you talk to the doctor and explain the situation with regards to the new role but that just the thought of going back to work makes you anxious he/she will sign you off for another 4 weeks.

With regards to notice and pay - if you are signed off sick they have to pay you.... if they don't they are breaking the law - unlawful right to withhold pay. As long as you contract clearly lays out your sick pay entitlement and you have not exhausted it they have no bloody choice. Now if you want to start work before your notice is served, if it was me I would just write to them at the time you have a start date (couple of days before) stating that due to the stress and anxiety caused by your current position and their inability to work with you to assist with the situation you are giving notice with immediate effect. OK they may pursue you for failure to give appropriate notice but if they do then the fact you suffered stress under their watch would come out and I doubt very much they would like to have to answer questions about that!

Please, please trust your GP - you are obviously being affected by this situation and it is making you poorly - I would tell them for the first couple of weeks after the last note you were able to relax but as time has gone on and the month got nearer to being over your anxiety has returned.

Jane x

[PriorityOne]

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Thank you Jane.....

An associate of mine is a clinical psychologist. I met him yesterday because I am an internal moderator for some of the courses he runs and in his opinion, I am showing symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder Type 1 & 2 He has told me that I have to tell the GP that he has seen me and that he is willing to write to him if I need him to. He also said that under no circumstances must I return to where I work now until my employer has put some controls in place.

Blimey.....

He said that I'd done the right thing by removing myself from the situation and going sick..... and that my employer is failing in his duty of care.

He is not connected to my workplace at all, by the way.

[PriorityOne]

Re: Work have pulled a fast one here.....

Jane, you must be psychic.....

Went to see my GP this afternoon and have been signed off for another month. In fact, this GP looked quite horrified when he heard about some of my working conditions....

My boss will go nuts, as the certificate says "work stress/anxiety" again, so I'm expecting some kind of backlash; either a meeting (which I will decline) or, asking for the laptop to be returned.....

I'll email him the news tomorrow.....

[cymruambyth]

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That's great P1, not how bad you are feeling, but that your doctor has recognised your problems. I look forward to hearing your boss's response. Just wish this other lot would get them selves sorted out and your new job offer would come through.

[PriorityOne]

Re: Work have pulled a fast one here.....

That's great P1, not how bad you are feeling, but that your doctor has recognised your problems. I look forward to hearing your boss's response. Just wish this other lot would get them selves sorted out and your new job offer would come through.

Thanks Cym.... If this other job doesn't get sorted soon, I'm gonna be a head case by the end of the year!

Might have to sell my body....

[tastyjane]

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Hi, no not psychic just seen this type of situation before sadly �� workplace stress is a very real condition unfortunately. Bad management of this sort of situation makes my blood boil! Bet they have investors in people!

Glad your GP is good.

Jane x

[oscar]

Re: Work have pulled a fast one here.....

investors in people!

Heard that phrase before, in the shit hole I used to work!

[PriorityOne]

Re: Work have pulled a fast one here.....

Investors in people my arse.... they don't give sh*t about staff; only themselves.

It's abuse of power, or assumed power anyway.

[Pixie]

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I'm pleased to hear you've been signed off for another month P1 and I really hope your new job gets sorted soon x

[PriorityOne]

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Well.... the boss has been emailed, the certificate's gone in...... and all he's done is thank me for for it. No other comments at all.

I'm wondering if his reluctance to approach Occupational Health is because if he does, details of our working conditions will be out in the open. He was meant to refer me to Occ. Health the last time I was off with work stress and failed to do it, despite me chasing HR with an email...... which was ignored.

I'll just have to see what happens, I suppose.....