Work demanding Dr's note for 1 day off

k3lvc

The employer in this case obvioulsy has a reason for requesting this - they may have come to the same conclusion as people on here have jumped to and are therefore covering their (significant) investment in the individual.

I would hazard a guess that whatever previous reviews have said about performance/behaviour etc the next review may not be as glowing - presumably some internal trigger has been activated.

I would view that a £15 private sick note to earn £60+ for a days work is a worthwhile investment

Noble_Savage

NoAngel wrote: »

Could your friend pay for a letter which explains to his employer that his condition is such that short periods of sickness are likely and therefore one letter will cover any other days off that he may require in the future?

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Thanks - the trouble is, he's done that - even had his employer's Occupational Health people confirm that the condition exists and is likely to affect his attendance in the way I've described.

But nevertheless, they are insisting on this one-day note costing £15.

Noble_Savage

Bantex wrote: »

You need to follow the forum rules and now accuse me of all sorts of things and and vow never to come back because everyone is judgemental etc etc

Ha! Or delete my post and pretend it never happened.;)

Noble_Savage

k3lvc wrote: »

I would hazard a guess that whatever previous reviews have said about performance/behaviour etc the next review may not be as glowing - presumably some internal trigger has been activated.

It's really weird - my friend has had this condition for some time and his attendance has been affected - but he has regular reviews and they're still glowing. Had one only last month and you'd think he was on-track to be CEO to read it!

DaveTheMus

What has 'your friend' been diagnosed with?

DD265

Forgive me if this is a stupid question - but they were ill on Monday. Presumably the symptoms which caused them to be off work have now subsided. So what benefit would there be in going to get a doctors note on Thursday, assuming they can even get an appointment today?

Does this £15 payment mean that the doctor has to write a note for whatever the patient says? I could pull a sickie on Monday, roll up to the doctors on Friday and say "I had a headache on Monday but I'm OK now" and because I'm paying my £15 they have to write that I had a headache and in their medical opinion it was OK for me to be off work!

I get the point as a deterrent but you then suddenly start encouraging people to go to the doctor for minor ailments, say a stomach bug that the doctor can't help with anyway, which is exactly what the NHS don't want!

Sorry I can't help in terms of advice for your friend, I just think the situation is a bit ludicrous.

Noble_Savage

DaveTheMus wrote: »

What has 'your friend' been diagnosed with?

Hi Dave - it really is a friend.

Diverticular disease which flares up into full-blown diverticulitis several times per year. They have an IBD too (not thought to be Crohns), for which further investigation is ongoing.

Noble_Savage

DD265 wrote: »

Sorry I can't help in terms of advice for your friend, I just think the situation is a bit ludicrous.

Nail. Head. Hit.

Poppie68

DD265 wrote: »

Forgive me if this is a stupid question - but they were ill on Monday. Presumably the symptoms which caused them to be off work have now subsided. So what benefit would there be in going to get a doctors note on Thursday, assuming they can even get an appointment today?

Does this £15 payment mean that the doctor has to write a note for whatever the patient says? I could pull a sickie on Monday, roll up to the doctors on Friday and say "I had a headache on Monday but I'm OK now" and because I'm paying my £15 they have to write that I had a headache and in their medical opinion it was OK for me to be off work!

I get the point as a deterrent but you then suddenly start encouraging people to go to the doctor for minor ailments, say a stomach bug that the doctor can't help with anyway, which is exactly what the NHS don't want!

Sorry I can't help in terms of advice for your friend, I just think the situation is a bit ludicrous.

He has been asked to provide a private sick note hence the £15 charge. As he has Chronic imflammetry bowel disease and attacks can happen suddenly and often he may of consulted his GP anyway but as his GP will be aware of his condition and it is classed as a disability therefore allowing a GP to complete a sick note after the fact


GP's would'nt write even a private sick note if the patient had not sought medical help/advice on the date they are requesting a sick note for.

Noble_Savage

Thanks for the clarification Poppie68.

I understand why they are asking for it, but if this condition is classed as a disability should the employer insist on making him pay for the sick note?