On furlough since March but now ill question

wannaberich41

Hi
ive Been furloughed since March and was blue lighted to hospital end of June where I stayed for 5 days.
sent home and awaiting mri and spinal appointments.  Told I’m not allowed to drive due to the medication and pain. Should I have informed my employer?( My family business and they know I’ve been in hospital) 
but should I have still got a sick form and notified them of sickness?

regards

Comms69

Depends on what you've agreed to in your contract (including any local policy)

wannaberich41

my contract was from 28 years ago pre children and when I was a office junior.  Never been updated. 

Now part time credit controller. 

Comms69

wannaberich41 said:

my contract was from 28 years ago pre children and when I was a office junior.  Never been updated. 

Now part time credit controller. 

My car is blue. 

Really doesnt answer the question though?

Savvy_Sue

It's the family business. What do they normally do when someone is off sick? Do they normally require a fit note? If you don't know because this hasn't happened before, ASK THEM!

Without a fit note, they won't be able to notify to HMRC that they are paying SSP. 

Masomnia

Probs just keep you on furlough so can't imagine it will be a problem. You can self-certify for 7 calendar days so shouldn't need a sick note unless it continues. I'd update them as to your prognosis.