My employer is making me go a course next week but i have a tooth abcess come up and have been told i need it looked at asap. The only appointment i can get is monday dinnertime but i'm on my course then and my employer is really funny about me going. my employer even rang up the dentist to try and get me a different appointment but that's all they've got. anyone know what my rights are and can i get the sack?
2007-03-11 05:40:40 · 9 answers · asked by Mrs Joaquin Phoenix 1 in Health ➔ Dental
No you should not get the sack it would be unfair dismissal. You have to point out to your boss that the DENTIST is the expert here and he says it is an abcess and needs treating!!! You should also ask your boss is he going to pay you sick leave when the abcess bursts, or an infection spreads because of non treatment!??? Missing 1/2 or 1 day is better than you being off for months because of blood poisoning surely??? Personally I think your boss has overstepped his boundries already because he should not have phoned your Dentist in the first place! If he tries to sack you or threaten you with it say go ahead! I know you would have a fantastic case of unfair dismissal and any court/hearing would back you 100%....so let him go for it! YOU must get that tooth sorted a.s.a.p!!!!
2007-03-11 05:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by Confuzzled 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's pretty unreasonable for your employer to phone your dentist - what about patient confidentiality? I'm sure that your dentist should have refused to give him any details.
There's no way you can get the sack for needing emergency dental treatment. I'd be a bit worried about the way your employer is acting, though, it doesn't sound like he's really that bothered about playing by the rules.
You have to go and get your abcess treated. If your boss gives you grief, get onto the unions, HR or the citizen's advice bureau. This is all assuming that you live in the UK, of course.
2007-03-11 12:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by sallybowles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your employer has already paid for the course and is trying to protect his investment. The dentist said get it fixed ASAP but if it had been a true emergency, he would have fixed it when he discovered it. Try to reschedule the dentist for after the course and get a prescription for some pain killers to tie you over.
Since you are asking this on Sunday and everything is happening tomorrow, I'm suspicious that you are just looking for a way out of the course because you don't want it even though you employer feels it will make you a better employee.
2007-03-11 12:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is the Dr. paying for the course? Not that it matters but if he cannot get a refund, it would be nice to offer reimbursement to him. He may act funny but He doesn't have the right to make you go, especially if you are in pain. Besides if he still expects you to go despite your problem, you may want to reconsider your employment with him. He of all people should understand the importance of getting tx for an abcessed tooth. Just keep in mind bigger problems may come along and you don't need a guilt trip everytime you need to take off. I have learned during 14 yrs of work in Dentistry that the Rs. don't always have a heart about these kinds of things. Please put yourself, family and both of your needs first!!! Good luck and be strong!
2007-03-11 12:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have every right to have emergency treatment, and your employer has no right to try and interfere, or contact your dentist.
Be polite but firm with your boss and explain that you are in pain and are going to the dentist.
Can you get the sack?
Only if your employer is a complete idiot, because an industrial tribunal would wipe the floor with them and almost certainly find them guilty of unfair dismissal.
Go and get your tooth done.
2007-03-11 12:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by bicballpoint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your employer if he or she is willing to pay to have your abcess treated by another dentist and if he/she will do this then let your employer make an appointment for you. If he/she can get you treated faster then that's a good thing, but they can't ask you to delay emergency treatment and an abcess counts as emergency treatment.
2007-03-11 12:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by freebird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you work for an employer, it never ends up with employees rights, sometimes you have to go beyond the right and duties. That course has been scheduled for your development, this shall benefit you and your job more than your your employer. So, take a little pain to adjust accordingly. While in a job, if you keep the Lab our Laws at your hand, it becomes very difficult to progress in Career. You should be willing to do a bit more than your duty, to avail the prospect growth in your career. Toothache will remain same painful at work or in bed.... better spend the day at training to learn more, so that you could earn more in future.
2007-03-11 12:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by starsysmzg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always take it out of your sick time if you're on a salary it is legally a right to be able to go to the dentist
2007-03-11 12:49:28 · answer #8 · answered by pettra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a walk in centre because a abscess needs mediate attention.
2007-03-11 14:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋