Signed off sick for a week (until wednesday) but I want to go back on monday to save me losing money. Am I legally allowed to go back whilst still signed off sick or not? I'm 22 1/2 weeks pregnant and a nursery assistant (in the UK)..
2006-09-20 22:26:14 · 20 answers · asked by Sarah G 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
yes you are able to go back before the end of your line .. the line is just a guideline by the doctor of how long they feel it will take for you to recover though im sure he would have had a reason to sign you off... you should recive ssp for your time off if your not well dont rush yourself back its not good for you or the baby :) hope this helps
2006-09-20 22:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by shagkitten21 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lots of conflicting advice here, isn't there?
First off, I would advise you to go back to the doctor that signed you off in the first place. He/she should be able to confirm (or not as the case may be) if you are fit to return to work. Whether or not you want to go back on Monday is not really the issue. So it probably depends on what you were signed off for. If it was connected with your pregnancy, then it would be inadvisable for you company to take to back without the authority of the doctor. If it was something like a cold then there shouldn't be a problem - but if it was me taking you back on, then I would insist on something from the doctor to say that you were okay.
I have to say, though, that I am impressed! In all my years, it is a rare occurrence to hear of someone wanting to come back to work before they have to!
Enjoy your pregnancy and good luck with the birth - I hope that you will let us all know when the 'happy event' occurs!
2006-09-20 22:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would depend on why you are on sick leave, is it a communicable disease or was it a pregnancy related problem, is your unborn child at risk or are the children you work with at risk or are you - if you had a "bad" day and are feeling better you are probably OK to go back tuesday - but let your employer know monday that your fit to go back - if it is open sunday you can go back monday and let them know sunday - they have arranged for someone to do your job while you are off it's only fair to give notice if you are better the reason i say tueasday is today is thursday and you might feel "bad" again before then although you want to work - or just go back today or tommorow and take a back seat while they have someone else doing most of your work and return to full work wednesday - SSP covers your pay if your on sick leave
2006-09-20 22:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your GP has signed you off and you have given this sick cert to your workplace they can insist that you return to work after the cert has expired, for your own health and safety and general wellness. However, you may be able to get your GP to sign you back earlier (another certificate) which you hand in on your return to work. I have alway said health before wealth, but fully undertsand needs must prevail.
2006-09-20 22:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by sugarmejooga 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey don't worry about the money more than your health. But to answer your question, yes of course you can. Your employer wants you THERE not at home if you are employed. Legally, you would cut your sick leave short and just resume regular hours. You are using some of your maternity leave hours now, but that may be idea if your doctor saw fit for you to sit down this far from your due date. Play it safe and ask Jehovah Jireh, Our Provider, the LORD God Almighty to provide a financial source, He will. I hope I didn't offend you, but I just don't want you to worry about work if your body and baby cannot withstand it at this time.
2006-09-20 22:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can go back to work early but really should have a sign off slip from ur GP. This is not essential and depends on ur employers procedures. Give them a call 2 double check.
2006-09-20 22:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by fat_arse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe you can go back, the sick note is mostly to say this is the max amount of time the doctor recommends you should take to get better.
I use to work in payroll and i often use to see people back before their sick notes ran out.
2006-09-20 22:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not really, you can go back to your doctor and ask him/her to do a note saying u need not refrain from work. if u go back while u are still signed off then the company becomes liable for any problems that occur when u are working, it is a massive risk for a company and chances are they wont want to take it! go back to the docs and ask his/her advice.
Good luck with the pregnancy
2006-09-20 22:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by hellllooooo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if the doctor signs you back on, saying you are fit to return to work.
You should get satutory sick pay after three days.
2006-09-20 22:49:05 · answer #9 · answered by thebigtombs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you need to get signed back fit to work by your doctor. Otherwise, you and your company are not insured.
Pregnancy and nursery assistant are irrelavent
2006-09-20 22:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋