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Employee has doctors certicficate but very fit

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    For my money you have 3 options 1) do nothing 2) ask him to come and see and discuss with him 3) dismiss him as you have a right to as he has worked for you for only 12 months without reason.
    2 would be my option.
  • LilElvis
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    Screenshot everything you think is pertinent before you speak to him.
  • GlasweJen
    GlasweJen Posts: 7,451 Forumite
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    Oh right, a groin injury would rule out most things! Not sure where you stand but I know our HR department would be very interested in getting you in for a chat in these circumstances.
  • Comms69
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    Hoblands wrote: »
    Apologies if this is in the wrong section.

    Not sure if anyone can offer me some advice? I run a small maintenance / cleaning company employing 4 full time staff. One of whom has been off for the past 3 weeks with a medical (physical) problem and I've been paying him the compulsory sick pay as per my legal obligations. He has the relevant doctors certificate but I've become aware that whilst not working he still plays in a weekend 5-aside football league, goes out for bike rides and visits the pub most evenings. As the sick pay comes out of my own pocket and is having an impact on my own income this is concerning me somewhat. Is there anything I do?

    Many thanks in advance.

    Paul
    What is the nature of the sickness?


    Being unable to work, does not mean being unable to have a life.
  • Comms69
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    deannatrois wrote: »
    I would have thought, if the employee has worked for such a short time you could dismiss him for any reason. But perhaps it might be worth a short appt with an employment specialist solicitor before doing this.

    A lot depends on why he is off sick, as has been stated. If he is claiming a physical problem and you can see he is playing football, then obviously that is going to call you to question the diagnosis. If stress/depression then possibly not. As has already been mentioned.



    Dismiss with one week's notice - no reason given. Perfectly legal (save the £200+vat fee)
  • parkrunner
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    Hoblands wrote: »
    Apologies if this is in the wrong section.

    Not sure if anyone can offer me some advice? I run a small maintenance / cleaning company employing 4 full time staff. One of whom has been off for the past 3 weeks with a medical (physical) problem and I've been paying him the compulsory sick pay as per my legal obligations. He has the relevant doctors certificate but I've become aware that whilst not working he still plays in a weekend 5-aside football league, goes out for bike rides and visits the pub most evenings. As the sick pay comes out of my own pocket and is having an impact on my own income this is concerning me somewhat. Is there anything I do?

    Many thanks in advance.

    Paul

    Challenge him in a nice way saying you notice he's back playing football etc and when can you expect his return to work.
    It's nothing , not nothink.
  • missprice
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    borkid wrote: »
    Possibly its all changed but when myOH was incharge of payroll the sick notes had the reason on them.

    Although it's rare, a GP can in fact lie on a fit note about what is wrong with the patient. Depending on many factors, they can put that a physical ailment is the problem, when in fact it's mental health issues.
    63 mortgage payments to go.

    Zero wins 2016 😥
  • Comms69
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    parkrunner wrote: »
    Challenge him in a nice way saying you notice he's back playing football etc and when can you expect his return to work.



    Oh is he a professional footballer?
  • parkrunner
    parkrunner Posts: 2,610 Forumite
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    Comms69 wrote: »
    Oh is he a professional footballer?

    Errr not that I'm aware of.
    It's nothing , not nothink.
  • Comms69
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    parkrunner wrote: »
    Errr not that I'm aware of.
    So what's it got to do with his ability to perform the role at work?


    Being unable to work, does not mean being unable to function.
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