Any employment or HR experts out there who can help?
How does the Bradford scale work?
I have had 4 episodes of having 1 or 2 days off sick (total days off this year of 7 working days but no period longer than 3 days when I was full of flu). All have been genuine cold and flu viruses which darling grandchild has shared with me. Sadly, my baby grandchild is a continuous virus and snot factory! My daughter has returned to work and I look after the baby to fit around my own part time job. It works well for us both as we can both work and we both need the money.
I had a return to work interview yesterday which told me I had a score of 90 plus on the Bradford scale and any further time off sick would result in disciplinary action. I was devastated as each time I have been genuinely ill and called in every day as required. I now cannot have another day off sick for the next 6 months.
Only 2 days of my sick time were paid. 5 days were unpaid and I did not qualify for SSP.
I have not defrauded the company in any way so am gutted to be told about my Bradford score.
I just need some kind words and reassurances as I am no spring chicken and I really love my job and am good at it. I would be gutted to be disciplined as I am a bit of a sensitive soul.
Any HR friends with advice (other than avoid the baby!)?
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MyLadyAnita · 11/12/2014 14:12
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