multiple work issues, valium - citralopram - work stress - and tribunals.

Coraline

Over seven weeks of absence for a less-than part time job in one year? Something doesn't compute. I have stress issues too (who doesn't?) and haven't taken off that much time in 30 years.

I think the issue is not your job but your mental health and coping skills. I would based on knowing not much but what I read here is going to your GP and seeking referral to Mental Health Services.

That's what I've done last week. Still waiting for the call back, but you have to take charge of the situation.

ohreally

Coraline wrote: »

for a less-than part time job

Less than p/t, how does that work?

Walstri

ohreally wrote: »

Less than p/t, how does that work?

Most part-time jobs are 21hrs with additional overtime. 16hrs is not a lot to commit to, and it sounds like OP doesn't plan to make an effort to turn up instead of carrying on taking the !!!!, and perhaps unreasonably try to sue for the employer for money so she can live on the dole.

OP if I was you I'd talk to the employer, ask for training and promise you won't take a single day off anymore unless a car runs you over etc. They'll be happy to train you if you show you're not going to keep up 8+ weeks absences. I don't believe your colleagues are happy to keep covering for you. Should they all take leave on stress because of increased workload because of you? Hmmm.

zzzLazyDaisy

Okay, just on the issue of constructive dismissal :

1 CD is notoriously difficult to win - less than 3% of CD claims are successful
2 To have any chance of winning you have to show that the employer committed a breach of contract that was so serious as to bring the contract of employment to an end and that you resigned in response to that breach.
3 Before resigning you must first exhaust the employers grievance procedure and give the employer an opportunity to put things right
Even if you comply with all of the above there is a very poor chance of you winning, and the process will be very stressful.

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OP Don't like to say this totally just on experience of one of the meds you mention which I felt made things far much worse outlook not better (interesting combo to) are they working for you? if your not seeing improved results you really need to get your GP to review x

Cutzee

This poster is a newbie and it says please be especially nice! Some posters on this thread are being a bit mean. I hope for your sakes you are never in a similar position...

LazyDaisy has helpfully pointed out a few useful things regarding constructive dismissal.

As hard as it is (as dickydonkin pointed out) probably the only way to get out of this situation is to leave - or remain signed off until they decide they can no longer keep your position open for you and terminate your contract. It's hard to say whether you have a case but as already pointed out, you would have to prove that the company didn't follow procedure and go through the whole grievance process first. I've tried to take up a grievance myself in the past and it's a nightmare - you against everyone, including the company's employment lawyers, who can seemingly wriggle their way out of everything with their knowledge of employment law (my situation was relating to disability discrimination). The union were hopeless too and in the management's pockets so that was a complete waste of money!

Can I ask what type of company it is? And with regards to the pay, if and when you go back, I would just ask a straight question about the missing pay. You're allowed to ask!

harrys_dad

sophiiee89 wrote: »

I have a union I am joined too.

What advice have you had from your Union? They should know all the company's policies on issues like absence, work related stress, grievance and similar.

Read what LazyDaisy has said carefully and do not resign. It is virtually impossible to win a claim for constructive dismissal.

Contact your Union today, and get advice as soon as possible. Do your company have "return to work" interviews after absence? If they do, maybe the Union can supply someone to go with you so that you can raise the issues that you feel are causing you workplace stress.

And take no notice of those few posters on here that are judgemental without even knowing you.

lulu650

As per poster above, you are paying your monthly subs into a union. Please use them for all legal advice! They can chase up the missing 8hours money whilst you are still off sick.

Continued absence will result in warnings on file and but they should be having a return to work interview particularly as this the third time for work related stress.

Viberduo

To me, this is a good case to highlight the problems where the government says you are fit for work, you could be able to do a job but it could create serious stress and be bad for the employer but as you can do a job that is all that matters.

Sorry to butt in, just interesting to me since I had heavy bullying at a ex job that the boss did not take seriously, I did quit in the end due to severe stress and did not get jsa as was told I left work voluntarily, I would of been happy to do the job if it was not from the bullying

harrys_dad

Viberduo wrote: »

Sorry to butt in, just interesting to me since I had heavy bullying at a ex job that the boss did not take seriously, I did quit in the end due to severe stress and did not get jsa as was told I left work voluntarily, I would of been happy to do the job if it was not from the bullying

Which is why you should never resign a job in those circumstances but use all appropriate procedures, be they sickness, grievance or anti harassment, rather than being forced out.I appreciate this is difficult and stressful, but it is the best way.

It is also a good reason why everyone should belong to a Union so they can take some of the pressure off the stressed employee.