And my company has left a message on my answerphone asking for a sicknote. I think this is out of order. what do you think
2007-05-23 00:19:39 · 14 answers · asked by Ryan 5 in Health ➔ Men's Health
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2007-05-23 01:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by babygirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have had a lot of time off sick then it isn't unreasonable for your employer to ask for a sick note as they may not believe that you are actually ill (and I don't doubt that you are pulling a "sickie"), however most of the answers submitted so far are correct. You can self-certify yourself off sick for 5-7 days (depending on what your company policy is on absence), if you do have to supply a sick note then be careful as most GP's will now charge you for one if it's before the self certification period has expired.
Hope you feel better soon and hope this helps you.
2007-05-23 06:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend if you'd rung in the first place and let them know that you would not be in for a few days.... but if you didn't KNOW you'd be needing more time off... perhaps you should have rung back (say, in the event that you rang them in the first place to say that 'I won't be in today....' For the company, that being the case, they would have been expecting you back perhaps, by the next day.
It is pretty much a requirement to let the company you work for know in the event that you are going to be absent - and if known, how many days. They can require a doctors certificate in some cases, but obviously the fact that they have left a message on your answering machine indicates that they were expecting to hear further from you.
2007-05-23 00:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are allowed to ask for a sick note after 3 days, but a Self Certificate IS a sick note, you can get one of your company ,your doctor or the DHSS or follow link below.
Your Doctor will not usually give you a sick note until after 7 days, this is the purpose of a Self Cert
http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:9YDzbRLGHI4J:www.hmrc.gov.uk/forms/sc2.pdf+sickness+self+certification&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=uk
You will have to click on the pdf link at the top of the page
2007-05-24 01:43:06 · answer #4 · answered by mfactor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may sound unreasonably but most companies require a sick note after missing two days of work. They feel if you are sick enough to be out for three days that you have been sick enough to see a doctor.
2007-05-23 00:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by lil_hem_n_va 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 3 days not going to work you have to have a sicknote from your GP or other Oficial Document and give it to your employer as sooner as you can, or you can be sacked.
2007-05-23 00:26:49 · answer #6 · answered by Fipa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't need a sick line until 5 days. Tell them you haven't got an appointment for the Doctor.
2007-05-23 00:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by flyingconfused 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need to go to the Doctor but you need to look up there rules in there handbook... I'm sure it's in there if you miss more than 3 days sick you need a note from a doctor.
2007-05-23 00:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asking for a sick not is not really out of order my man was off for only 2days and the work he was at fired him with out askin for a sick note (that i think is out of order) considering it is 3days just go down 2 your local doctors and ask for one but if ur really that ill perhaps get someone like a friend or a family member 2 get it for u but the shouldnt really ask for a sick not that quick usually after 4-5days they should start askin for one
2007-05-23 00:23:20 · answer #9 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you self-certificate until after 5 days.
2007-05-23 00:22:15 · answer #10 · answered by chillipope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where i work after 5 days i have to bring in a sick note not after 3 it is a bit ridiculous. xx
2007-05-23 00:26:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋