im off with flu and ive been off for three days now,ive rung my boss everyday to keep him informed but this morning he said "its your job" to which i asked if he was threatening me with my job to which he replied "im not threatening you,im telling you" i dont want to lose my job but i feel he is being a little unfair,he also said that "every one else comes in when they've got colds or flu an why should i be different",maybe this is where ive court my bug from?! is there any thing i can do as im sure he's not supposed to say this to me as an employe?
2007-01-03 21:57:36 · 9 answers · asked by big burts bollox 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Technically, according to employment law, you can be sacked while off work sick because you are in breach of contract. However most firms operate a sickness policy which state what sick leave, if any, you are allowed. In the UK you self-certificate for the 1st 7 days and then get a sick note off your GP. If you want a sick note before that period you may well have to pay for it.
Proving that your boss is harassing you may be hard to prove as it's you phoning him and not the other way round.
You are doing the right thing by keeping him informed and he should appreciate that.
When you are back at work, according to ACAS guidelines you cannot be disciplined for having time off for genuine sickness.
If you have a union then speak to them.
2007-01-03 22:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your doctor and get a sick note from them! Quite often employers are suspicious when employees are sick after a holiday, so a sick note should sort them out.
Personally I don't think that you should go into work when you're ill as it's going to be a disaster for everyone else.
I don't think they can actually sack you for being sick - i'd check your contract and see what it says about time of sick and all that.
I got threatened once with that, even though I had mumps(!). Just threaten to take your employer to a tribunal - that should shut them up!
2007-01-03 22:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by Natalie B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends how long you have been in your job also depends on your contract if i where you i would go to or get the doctor to sign you off then he cant sack you as you could take him to a tribunal for unfare dismiissal. Hope this helps
2007-01-03 22:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by amckinnon1@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure that you got flu, then complain about this to boss's boss, i.e, his superior. This may sure muddle the relationship between you and your boss, but after some time he will respect you.
2007-01-03 22:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep an accurate record of his comments, and any correspondence you have with him. If you lose you job take it to a tribunal, he's way out of line
2007-01-03 22:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by chillipope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to your doctors and get him to confirm you are unwell and get him to sign you off sick if you then get the sac you have a doctores report stating you were really unwell and unfit for work this way they sac you ,then you sue your firm ,,,,its gonna cost them if they sac you after this and if they do it wont affect furture employment as you did everything right,,,,i hope this help ,,,,,but get it on file from the doctor ,what ever you do ,,,,,,this will win you your case against being unfairly sacked ,as you will have be medically examined by a professionall doctor ,,,get an appointment today
2007-01-03 22:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a doctor's note then you are untouchable. Then send it with your complaint to Personnel/HR
2007-01-03 22:00:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should go in, offer to make him a cup of coffee and stir it with your knob. it might not help the situation, but you'll feel better for it
2007-01-03 22:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by Troubled Joe(the ghost of) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
report him to the human resources dept. its better with a letter.
2007-01-03 21:58:53 · answer #9 · answered by Lei 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋