Fired as result of medical conditions?

[Safron414]

I totally understand that the union wouldn't accept him. I think he knows that himself and maybe that is a reason to why he feels so helpless.
I don't know why he hasn't joined the union to begin with. I don't think he has a specific reason, he just never got around to do it I suppose. :S

 

[Mrs Seabiscuit]

I totally understand that the union wouldn't accept him. I think he knows that himself and maybe that is a reason to why he feels so helpless.
I don't know why he hasn't joined the union to begin with. I don't think he has a specific reason, he just never got around to do it I suppose. :S

ok Is it worth seeing if he can take voluntary redundancy? As that would be better than been fired surely?

 

[Safron414]

I'm not sure what that would entail? We can not really afford him not working. The ideal thing for him would be to work part time maybe, but I am not sure whether we could afford that either.
I will be moving away from the UK in June next year so we will have to have a separate economy.

 

[Mrs Seabiscuit]

I'm not sure what that would entail? We can not really afford him not working. The ideal thing for him would be to work part time maybe, but I am not sure whether we could afford that either.
I will be moving away from the UK in June next year so we will have to have a separate economy.

Cant your boyfriend move with you start somewhere else?

 

[Safron414]

Haha, no way. He doesn't want to leave the country. He doesn't even want to leave the city XD He doesn't like change. If it was up to him, he would stay put and have his daily routine every day for the rest of his life. I'm personally the opposite, I find it difficult to stay in one place for too long.
It's sad in a way because if it wasn't for his medical issues he would be the most perfect worker ever! When he is well he is never late, he does what he is supposed to do with no complaint and is content with his lifestyle.
God, this is just getting sadder and sadder the more I think about things in depth

 

[Mrs Seabiscuit]

yes it sounds sad situation. Well suppose at least you have some other peoples thoughts on the subject and actually you have had no usual GD response of MTHU so thats also good! so what will you do abroad? (yes i am a nosy parker!)

 

[MeEsH BaKkA]

Yes they can sack your boyfriend if he's illness causes disruption (needing cover etc...) And is unable to carry out his work as expected.

Get him to speak to the firm and see what they can do, in an ideal world they will find a suitable position for him but don't hold your breath.

 

[Mrs Seabiscuit]

Yes they can sack your boyfriend if he's illness causes disruption (needing cover etc...) And is unable to carry out his work as expected.

Get him to speak to the firm and see what they can do, in an ideal world they will find a suitable position for him but don't hold your breath.

meow that is so harsh sounding lol! read whole thread dude

 

[Safron414]

I don't mind harsh, cold truth. It's easier to work with it when it is not all wrapped up in cotton wool.

so what will you do abroad? (yes i am a nosy parker!)

I'm going back to my home country (Sweden) to study game design

 

[Mrs Seabiscuit]

I don't mind harsh, cold truth. It's easier to work with it when it is not all wrapped up in cotton wool.

I like cold harsh truth too lol but I get told off for being to blunt

 

[Maximum Triceratops]

I am a HR expert but I require pics of Both the op and Trixilux before I give my valuable advice out for free.

 

[swillsy]

If you pay for all of something and you only get half of something you aren't going to be too happy about paying. Maybe your bf can try and negotiate with his work a more flexible deal on time etc but if he isn't contributing hours to his work how can you expect them to be happy paying? In todays economic climate there are a lot of people outside London wanting work so the employers can expect more. Bad times though I hope he gets better.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

I'd be seeking proper advice on this and not asking a computer forum for help.

How do you know we don't have people on this forum who are 'experts' in this?
Some people think that nobody on these forums have skills.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Agreed you can approach for advice but they wont take you on now as this problem is existing.

Sorry but that is rubbish, you are allowed to join a Union anytime you want.
Take the Creda factory in Blythe Bridge when it was announced in April 2007 that the place might be closing down, against every Union members protests it was law that the non Union members could join and it caused fights in some cases between workers. I was a Union Man at the time and it caused me a lot of hassle. I'd like to be proved wrong though for my own knowledge base.

OP, he hasn't lost his job yet so tell him to join a Union if that is what he wants.

 

[Mercenary Keyboard Warrior]

Sorry but that is rubbish, you are allowed to join a Union anytime you want.
Take the Creda factory in Blythe Bridge when it was announced in April 2007 that the place might be closing down, against every Union members protests it was law that the non Union members could join and it caused fights in some cases between workers. I was a Union Man at the time and it caused me a lot of hassle. I'd like to be proved wrong though for my own knowledge base.

OP, he hasn't lost his job yet so tell him to join a Union if that is what he wants.

Seconded on the union joining thing, many years ago I joined a union specifically because I needed some help. They were more than willing, I just needed to sign the salary deduction right there and then.
They were ****** useless though and I ended up getting advice from a specialist from outside.

 

[-BA-]

As well as ACAS, a few websites that might well be worth a visit in finding out what support might be out there for him are:

http://www.disabilityalliance.org/

and

http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/...-and-time-off/decisions-relating-to-time-off/

and

http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/equality/disability_equality_toolkit/disability_and_sickness_absence.cfm

As always, it is crucial that he familiarises himself with his company's sick leave policy as this should detail much of what is going on. He should then look into how disability leave could apply to his situation.

The Equality Acts 2010 states that disability is:

You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.

By that statement he has a disability and has extensive rights, it's not just about having a poor sick record.

 

[Destination]

(MRSA is extremely contagious and going to work with it would put everyone around him at risk of getting infected, or so the doctor said).

the other times he would just man up and go to work anyway.

and the stress this is causing him, believing he will lose his job, is causing his migraines to get even worse.

MRSA might be difficult to treat with antibiotics, but it isn't really anymore contagious than standard SA. Nor is it a threat to a healthy person who might have it all over their skin along with the other SA types without knowing it.

Migraines are classed as an incapacitating headache, one does not simply man up and walk into mordor with a migraine. He might have manned up with a bad headache, not a migraine.

Stress can make migraines worse, does he wear a biteguard at night to stop him clenching and grinding his teeth? If not get one.

Anyway as to your OP, if you miss work all the time there might be a limit on self certification, after that you will need a sick line signed by the doctor. the one he sees monthly, is he actually doing anything to treat the migraines?

 

[Dolph]

As well as ACAS, a few websites that might well be worth a visit in finding out what support might be out there for him are:

http://www.disabilityalliance.org/

and

http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/...-and-time-off/decisions-relating-to-time-off/

and

http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/equality/disability_equality_toolkit/disability_and_sickness_absence.cfm

As always, it is crucial that he familiarises himself with his company's sick leave policy as this should detail much of what is going on. He should then look into how disability leave could apply to his situation.

The Equality Acts 2010 states that disability is:

You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.

By that statement he has a disability and has extensive rights, it's not just about having a poor sick record.

Good advice, however it is also important to note that the Equality act (like the disability discrimination act before it) places obligations on both employer and employee to ensure all reasonable steps and adjustments have been made. If the employer fails to make reasonable adjustments (which vary based on size of the employer, the impact of the work and so on) then they are on very sticky grounds for dismissal. Likewise, if an employee fails to follow medical advice, or fails to do everything reasonable to take care of themselves, they leave the employer an open goal as they are not upholding their side of the requirements.

I would certainly agree with the suggestions to seek help, and to raise the issue with someone other than the line manager, at least informally, with regards to how your partner is feeling and the impact the stress is having.

 

[Fenris]

At a wild guess completely unsupported by knowledge or experience, I would guess it would come down to whether it counts as discrimination or not.

 

[Tefal]

Sorry for the long read and thanks for taking your time with this

Sorry no advice but if i'm right in remembering who you are and who your other half is i didn't know this and that's a real shame he's a great dude, good lad in l4d but keep him away from links suped up molotovs iirc