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To ask Dr for sick note.to avoid work

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Weedoormatnomore · 03/07/2023 18:55

Hi I currently have my hand strapped after an accident. Got fracture clinic so might have cast on it Wednesday.as got a broken bone. I wfh Sunday and Monday. Job meant to be hibrid though I go to office only work pt. Was slow though as could only use one hand. Kept getting chased for info and know next 2 weeks are going to be a nightmare. Got holiday to take but no time to take as other people booked same time so mine was denied even though they can't do my job and I have no time to do theirs different departments. Actually not got enough hours to do my job boss said I needed more hrs but manager gave hrs to someone else saying they could help they haven't but are managers favourite. Only been in job a few months. I know manager will go mad as no-one to do my job !

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Weedoormatnomore · 03/07/2023 20:19

GlitteryUnicornSparkles · 03/07/2023 19:02

If your hand is broken and you travel to work by car presumably you can’t drive, that in itself would be a get out.

I actual sent Manager email day before saying can't drive would do work from home then got questioned why I wasn't in the office 🤣

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Weedoormatnomore · 03/07/2023 20:16

Lougle · 03/07/2023 18:58

Are you fit for work? Can you do your work, or part of it, as you are? If not, the Dr needs to say you're unfit for work. If so, your Dr can specify what you can/can't do, and then your work can decide whether they want to comply or whether you stay off sick until you're fully fit.

Can do part of my work though not all as too tired to do tricky wok also can't drive to meetings which I have every day next week.

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Weedoormatnomore · 03/07/2023 20:14

Yes I get sick pay. I know I can self certify for 5 days but I had too much work to do I am currently doing at least a 3rd of my hours a week.unpaid. I am being called on private phone to be asked questions outside of my work hours.
You need a car to get to the office oh and currently I am living in nighties as unable to put certain clothes or bras on

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GlitteryUnicornSparkles · 03/07/2023 19:02

If your hand is broken and you travel to work by car presumably you can’t drive, that in itself would be a get out.

PrueRamsay · 03/07/2023 19:00

Do you get sick pay? If so, you can self certificate for five days and beyond that, GP can sign you off.

If you don’t get sick pay, just explain you can only do work at reduced rate due to injury.

Lougle · 03/07/2023 18:58

Are you fit for work? Can you do your work, or part of it, as you are? If not, the Dr needs to say you're unfit for work. If so, your Dr can specify what you can/can't do, and then your work can decide whether they want to comply or whether you stay off sick until you're fully fit.

Tannedandfake · 03/07/2023 18:58

Not sure you need a fit note. Work need to make reasonable adjustments for you?