Grievance at work

theoretica

Is your sick leave paid? If it was, your contract probably says it is discretionary. 5.5 days in 8 months is over 3% which may explain why they are reluctant to give you more on top of this.

It sounds to me that your work aren't delighted with you, but that doesn't mean they are trying to get rid of you.

xapprenticex

5.5 days, but how many occasions? two five day sickies is nowhere near as bad as 10 one day sickies for example.

Ive been at my current job for 8 months too, I've had 0 days off though I could have done with the odd sick day off here and there. even been told not to come in if im feeling the same but you know what... When you have not been there long its BAD to have sick days. I know that when I apply for other roles in my organisation, the number of sick days WILL be one of the deciding factors.

If you can get in to work without being contagious then go to work.

If you really want to do sick days, wait till you've reached where you want to get to or at least be there two years. Not saying no sick days for 2 years but 5.5 is a taking the biscuit.

Mr_stoke

I'm having issues at work not sure if I'm in the right place to ask my question but here goes.
I have recently been told to stay off work due to the managent not being able to find holiday cover for a colleague I usually work with .i have been told I will be paid £25 a day whilst I am off but my hours on my contract are 40hrs per week.
Surely this is wrong as I am able and willing to work .

ohreally

Mr_stoke wrote: »

Surely this is wrong as I am able and willing to work .

In law an employee who is willing and able to work is entitled to be paid unless there is a contractual provision to the contrary - Miller v Hamworthy engineering, an hourly paid worker is entitled to be paid for the hours he makes himself available.

If there are terms which if there is no work you will not be paid, Hulme v Ferranti, you may have a fight.

I assume your employer is offering stat guarantee payment?

sangie595

There are multiple threads on this issue - the OP has added to two existing threads, instead of starting their own. Which is making advice rather confusing!