Bad Reference

Helvetica_Van_Buren

If it's correct, then you have to let let it be. You could try offering to your potential new employer the opportunity to explain that you had the time off but these were extraneous circumstances. They're just people like you, not robots. Might work, might not - but it's better than fretting about it.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

As ever, what was it for? If you had a car accident that's one thing. if you took 47 days off with a cold, they won't want to hire you. Whatever the explanation is, does it sound reasonable to you?

Comms69

jpalmerzt wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I am very new to this so please bare with me.

I have been informed I was successful at Job Interview to which 3 weeks later I have recieved the documentation in writing but notice its a conditonal offer.

I have been informed that my former employer has provided a reference which has included my absence. They have told my new employer that I was absent for 53 days during my employment but this is not true for what I can establish.

I had a long term sickness In November and December 16 which the Assistant General Manager has marked me down for 47days off in this period when I only actually took 22 sifts off but hes included the rest days in this.

Is this correct process?

Many Thanks

James

You don't stop being sick on your days off.

ReadingTim

Even if it's 22 rather than 47 or 53, that's still over a month off (assuming 5 days/shifts per week). Or, assuming 52 weeks in a year, a day off every 2 or 3 weeks.

I think you have to be honest and realise that unless you're an outstanding candidate in every other aspect, that record doesn't make you a very attractive employment prospect - many employers would take someone slightly less suitable or good that you who will actually be there.

Also, "long term sick" on its own doesn't sound good - it has the sort of negative connotations associated with some sort of condition which won't improve. Accordingly, nor will your attendance record. So, if it was something like a broken leg, which mends, mention it - be upfront in the interview when talking about your previous role/employment history. Unfortunately, if it isn't something which is likely to improve, perhaps relating to mental rather than physical health, then sadly this isn't the first time you're likely to encounter this sort of problem. Sorry that this isn't what you want to hear, but at the end of the day, employers pay their workers to work, not be off sick.

Manxman_in_exile

Comms69 wrote: »

You don't stop being sick on your days off.

Quite so. It's also particularly true in the NHS where you get paid for every day of the year, including weekends and other off duty days.


(In fact I thought that was standard practice for all salaried employees, but looking at some of the threads on these boards it would seem some employers only pay even salaried staff for days worked?)

Comms69

Manxman_in_exile wrote: »

Quite so. It's also particularly true in the NHS where you get paid for every day of the year, including weekends and other off duty days.


(In fact I thought that was standard practice for all salaried employees, but looking at some of the threads on these boards it would seem some employers only pay even salaried staff for days worked?)

It varies, both are legitimate calculations - as long as the employer is consistent

ReadingTim

Comms69 wrote: »

You don't stop being sick on your days off.

Oh, you'd be surprised...there are those who are only ever sick on their days on...:rotfl:

...which is why sick polices have overlap with attendance/performance and disciplinary policies etc.

Many people think being sick is a get out of jail free card. It is not.