I have a disability and have been working for my current employer for a year. They’re a massive business and really good to work for.
I had an occ health phone assessment in May and was deployed to another quieter branch after a flare up at work (spinal injury disability).
I had a workstation assessment in June and was recommended auxiliary equipment to as a reasonable adjustment. Our occ health providers have changed and it seems like my referral/report has not been actioned.
It’s now been 3 months and the lack of appropriate equipment (new workstation) is having a massive knock on effect on my health and work.
I’m off for an operation next month and worried that my recovery will be hampered by the lack of Reasonable Adjustments. Plus i’m in pain sitting at my desk.
I’ve contacted my union but not heard anything back yet and have spoke to ACAS who gave me the steps to take.
Would it be legal to ask to be signed off work until the RA have been made?
I love my job, the people are great, the management are lovely and I want to work here until retirement so don’t want to go the route to tribunal if I can help it.