The (not so old) Crocks Cafe

Gemmzie

I need a little rant and I know you guys will understand, hope you don't mind, I've stuck the kettle on.

zzzLazyDaisy

Awww Gemzie, here's a cup of coffee (I have put a spalsh of brandy in it, hope that's okay?) And I've put a plate of cream buns on the counter, you just help yourself.

Now then, what's the problem? You rant away, that's what we are here for

Hugs

Daisy x

Gemmzie

Job issues. Apparently they weren't told about my disability bit on my application. And one of the supervisors has basically said that I'm useless because I can't do lots of overtime or lift things It really hurt and made me think if they'd got my disability info that they probably wouldn't have hired me, so now I'm worried I'll be got rid of at the end of my trial period.
I just hate how someone can completely write you off as useless when I've been working really hard and it's a struggle just to get up and get there. Argh :mad:

zzzLazyDaisy

Oh that's awful. Firstly, you are under no legal obligation to declare your disability on your job application, and secondly, since they are now aware of your disability, they have an obligation to make reasonable adjustments to their working practices to make sure that your disability is accommodated and also they must make sure that you are not treated less favourably because of your disability.

Does your employer have a HR department?

Also, it is worth knowing that although you need 12 months service to bring a claim for unfair dismissal, there is NO minimum period for disability discrimination claims.

Make a note in your diary of what has been said to you and keep making notes of any comments or problems you have at work about your disability.

(I'm an employment lawyer - or at least I was before I had to give up work - so feel free to pm me about this)

Most importantly, relax and take care of yourself ((((Hugs))))

xxx

M.E.

We'll listen... and dish out virtual goodies and provide support.
Does your job description mention being available for overtime or lifting things?
If not, your supervisor is out of order for even hinting that you are expected to do those things.
If you wrote your disability on the application form and the people who hired you didn't tell the supervisor, then it is the communication chain at fault, not you.

altocumulus

Chin up Gemmzie......
you've got friends and support here ......

sharon59

hugs Gemmzie -hopefully you will get this sorted and dont let them bully you.
am tired and cold-been out and wished l hadnt as back really sore now so need lie down.will help get rid of the cream buns!
so where is everyone today!

carbonel

Breezes in in a flurry of wind and rain, with several bags full of goodies - take your pick, whatever you fancy!!!

Thought I would stop by and get you all moving again - seems like the cafe has become a bit tired round the edges, come on you lot, this is our support group, virtual sin free cake/drink/choccy/whatever cafe, pet sitting service, ideal view of the world. If I didn't have to work and do other stuff I would be in here all the time:eek: .

Hugs and cuddles for everyone who's feeling a bit down, come on up to the fire, grab a drink and whatever you fancy to eat and lets have a game of scrabble/monopoly/cards and a darn good laugh:D

Wolves, Dragons, Daisies and clouds(!) all welcome, that's it, shove up a bit and let Gemmzie in:rotfl:

Shhhh - Got a bottle of brandy/rum/gin/whisky/vodka here - I know it's only 3.30 but what the heck - we can get the virtual bus home!!

The_Dragon

Sorry I wasn't around yesterday to run anything but I spent the day under the duvet with the migraine from Hades, basically Dr Dragon's previous employers are ar*eing around and you know they are bad when your Employment Lawyer takes a look at the various letters and emails and goes !!!!!!?

Sorry to hear about others employment hassles, I hope they are sorted out soon!

Mint chocolate hot chocolate anyone (with a decent slug of the mint baileys in it! )?

altocumulus

The_Dragon wrote: »

Mint chocolate hot chocolate anyone (with a decent slug of the mint baileys in it! )?

Please, but make sure you add the chocolate ..... :T