Turn up, making your injuries worse in the process. Then sue them for negligence.
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Turn up, making your injuries worse in the process. Then sue them for negligence.
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Nonsense. Provided it is fair, a company can dismiss you for any reason. Sickness/injury is not a protected ground so it is not automatically unfair.
Bear in mind the one and two year requirements for statutory protection, which could be enhanced contractually as OP is out of the contractual probation period.
Capability is the usual ground used to dismiss someone who is on sick.
That doesn't mean that it is good practice for employers to sack sick people, but legally they can.
Sounds like there are bigger issues here long term... 2 years on the dole then almost a year in a **** job isn't good. If you've had multiple interviews then there is obviously interest in hiring someone with your skills on paper... but for whatever reason just not you. You really ought to look into why... tis ok to be unemployed for a bit when young or to take naff jobs... but don't do it for two long else you'll find it harder.
What? A good degree in a relevant modern technical subject, and you were on the dole for 2 years before landing a job in a call centre? Sorry, that doesn't add up...
They certainly treat their customers like **** so I'm sure they treat their employees even worse
Things don't always just fall in to place for people, no matter how good they look on paper, or even how hard they try. Its tough for people out there now, and as already mentioned, there would be a 1000 people lining up to take his place in that crap job!
If your broken arm is hurting then it hasn't been set correctly.
You should be feeling ZERO pain bar the itches !!
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Yes I've broken my left arm in two places after falling out of a gum tree in Western Australia (as a yoof) and "Punching" the ground when I hit the deck !!
You should be feeling ZERO pain bar the itches !!
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Yes I've broken my left arm in two places after falling out of a gum tree in Western Australia (as a yoof) and "Punching" the ground when I hit the deck !!
nah if he's getting multiple interviews then it is unlikely anyone is that unlucky - there are likely some other issues
maybe it wasn't a good course/uni - some candidates have the qualifications on paper but just rote learned/crammed their way to that grade and don't demonstrate much understanding when questioned
Maybe it was a problem with personality/fit... some people just don't come across well
either way if multiple employers have decided someone is worth bringing in for a chat and then, after meeting them, decided to not employ them then it is probably more than just a case of being 'unlucky' and there might well be things that person can change to improve their chances
I got a phone call from work the morning after having an ankle operation asking me to drive 5 hours to Wales and do 4 12 hour shifts.
He then called me a liar when I said I was in hospital. This is after I sent countless emails explaining my situation and required time off, and it also being accepted.
He then called me a liar when I said I was in hospital. This is after I sent countless emails explaining my situation and required time off, and it also being accepted.
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OP, none of us can truly judge what state you are in and how capable you are of performing your job to the required standard.
I had a bad bicycle RTA last Xmas, requiring one operation under general anesthetic and a different operation six days later under a neural block. There were recovery complications which resulted in me needing to be referred to a specialist physio unit, who worked some amazing magic over the space of a month or so.
I ended up with ~2.5 months off work (self cert first 7 days, then GP fit notes) and issues I still have to deal with everyday.
I had a bad bicycle RTA last Xmas, requiring one operation under general anesthetic and a different operation six days later under a neural block. There were recovery complications which resulted in me needing to be referred to a specialist physio unit, who worked some amazing magic over the space of a month or so.
I ended up with ~2.5 months off work (self cert first 7 days, then GP fit notes) and issues I still have to deal with everyday.
That's such a load of rubbish.
As a decade long extreme sports lover, I've lost count of the things i've broken. Sometimes they hurt, sometimes they don't. It's usually dependant on break location, tissue swelling and mobility. Not whether it's been set properly.
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Disciplinary for having and injury or being ill?? Are you sure there's not more too this story? I find this very hard to believe.
I'd find it hard to believe that a corporate company like nPower would act this way tbh . Company law and legislation's are in place and mandatory to protect employees. Besides, it wouldn't be in the company's interest to act this way as any prosecution could cost them dearly.
I'm no HR expert but i would certainly see where you stand with you contract and contact the relevant personal department
I'd find it hard to believe that a corporate company like nPower would act this way tbh . Company law and legislation's are in place and mandatory to protect employees. Besides, it wouldn't be in the company's interest to act this way as any prosecution could cost them dearly.
I'm no HR expert but i would certainly see where you stand with you contract and contact the relevant personal department
Don't most employers use the Bradford Factor?
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If it was me I would go to work and try and carry out my usual job. If it becomes clear that I am unable to do it then ask if there is any filing or something to be getting on with. It won't be pleasant with a broken arm but I would do my best to make certain that if necessary been sent home was their idea.
Don't worry OP. I was off work for 2 months after an operation and at the time I went off sick I had only been there for 8 or so months 
. Nothing was done.
Just get a sick note from your doctor, then go in to work and explain the situation to your supervisor .
. Nothing was done.Just get a sick note from your doctor, then go in to work and explain the situation to your supervisor .
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Man up please.
It will be in his contract / handbook and be perfectly legal, triggered automatically by a number of absence events.
So long as you don't carry on with absence you'll pick up no more disciplinary and the first will probably expire in 6 months. No drama and all by the book.
So long as you don't carry on with absence you'll pick up no more disciplinary and the first will probably expire in 6 months. No drama and all by the book.