I am self employed, and one of my jobs is working 3 hours a week ( 9.30-11am Mondays and 9.30-11am Wednesdays) for council Adult Education Service. I have been ill the past two weeks and they are requesting a sick note. I understand that this is necessary after 7 days continuous abscence, but does this still apply when I don't work for them in that way? i.e not everyday. I've been/am genuinley sick, so will get a note if I have too, but I resent taking up the Drs valuable time, when the only thing for my illness is painkillers and rest (have flu)
2006-10-11 04:42:06 · 11 answers · asked by jo t 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Just wanted to add that I only get paid for sessions delivered, so am not after or expecting sick pay.
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2006-10-11 04:51:28 · update #1
The Golden Rule -- those who pay you the gold make the rules.
You gotta play their game I'm afriad, and only after you've satisified their request can you ask why they do that (in hopes they see it's silly too).
2006-10-11 04:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unable to work you can claim back some of your national insurance contributions. Also when you do your tax return if you have incurred any extra expenses you can offset those costs aginst your earnings if you can show that the expenses were necessary to get yourself fit to work or to allow you to work differently. eg essential transport costs if you had to travel using a taxi as you were unable to drive your own car (you are still paying the costs of your car even when sick) As you are unsure on a few things may I suggest you go to your local tax office and collect the leaflet on self employment you might be surprised at what you are entitled to claim.
2016-03-28 04:59:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can self certify yourslef sick for the first 7 days anyway just ask at the doctors reception for a form. Then get a doctors note as you could be eligible for sick incapacity benfit from Social security
2006-10-11 04:53:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isn't necessary and you should check your contract ... you do have a contract, right? If not, then they can not demand anything from you. Of course, they can also fire you with no notice too! But when this happens to me, I ask the doctor for a certificate and he never objects ... he just wants to make sure that it is not for claiming from social security.
2006-10-11 04:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by Druantia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can self-certificate for up to 8 days continuous illness you can get these from your HR member or your local GP reception should have some
2006-10-11 04:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually they have medicines for the flu now that would make you feel better and get well quicker. But yes even though you only work for 3 hours they have records that have to be kept up with do yourself and them a favor go to the dr. Good Luck
2006-10-11 04:46:43 · answer #6 · answered by seminoleswty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a note this once and make copies, so next time you won't have to fool w/ the hassel. i'm with the other girl that answered too....sounds like someone that works there needs to feel "important".
sorry you're having a crappy week :( Hope things get better for ya!
2006-10-11 04:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you do not go to the doctor for the flu.
Ask them if they want you to come in anyway, and get everyone else in the office sick.
2006-10-11 04:50:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they pay you to work for them they have a right to ask for proof of the reason why you are missing work. Just call the doc. They have those things already written up and it will take a minimal amt. of time. I'd want to submit one just to cover my butt.
2006-10-11 04:47:01 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just put it in writing and post it to them Hun xxxxx if they have any complaints tuff
sounds to me like some jumped up secretary with nothing better to do xx
2006-10-11 04:45:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋