Suspension from work - part 2

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Thanks everyone, just catching up. Not feeling too good today. A bit grim. Not feeling strong at all but emotional and very sad. Been to the doctors again and just broke down completely, he wants to sign me off but I told him that I just want to get all this over with. He has wrote me a statement whilst I was there blubbering for me to send to the Investigator to say that I am not currently well enough to complete this work. I even had the doctor crying and saying he despairs that employers are doing this. I told him I have got no confidence in the unison rep. I spoke to him this morning to ask his advice about filling in this statement when it doesn't list my computer and what should I do, he was very sharp said if I don't do as I am asked then it is going to go to a Hearing and then said he was in a meeting and just cut me off!!!

My dad has said he will get me the best lawyer there is and forget about Unison, just wondering what to do about this. Have to go back to doctors again next Thursday. He is compiling a proper medical statement for me.

I'm sorry if none of this makes sense, but I can't think straight at the moment.

Apple feeling like tgat is totally normal in these circumstances, all of us would feel tge same. Some peopke may try and tell you to enjoy bring off, being made to not go to work must be a dream, but they don't understand what it really means

Unfortunately this shittyness infects your every waking moment, you can't think of anything else, but to work it isn't like tgat, it really is just another task on their to do list.

Try and do something you enjoy everyday, no matter how small. And remember you haven't done anything wrong x

Hi Apple, I posted on Previously's thread a few days ago because she is in that horrendous limbo too. I'm scared of saying to much but I do empathise. It is the remembering in the morning that feels like a punch in the stomach. Try to break the day down into sections and get through each section. It's the sameness of the days I find hard. Keep posting here.This is a wonderful "community". You have so much support. Do something kind for yourself today. A glossy magazine or a bag of chocolate buttons (I am obviously a simple soul!). I will be thinking of you.

And that's a hello chin up message to BearCat too.

Apple
As you work for a local authority (I think?), maybe it would be worth going to see your local councillor, as they can make things happen - and at the very least might get things moving?

I wouldn't advise talking to your Councillor, but if you do you need to check a few things first. It may be a breach of rules on employee-Councillor relations, so check the guidance. Your authority may have a Councillor committee who act as a final appeal on dismissal, so check they're not on that so you don'r create a conflict of interest.

Have you asked for an Occ Health referral? May be a way to put some pressure on the investigators about the delay.

Keep ur head up hope u hear something soon

I feel for you apple. Take it one day at a time. You can get through this.

Get some exercise every day.

xx

Eugh I can't believe this is still going on for you apple. Hugs x

Is your union rep chasing them up? I would have thought he needs to be making the point that the wait is highly distressing for you.

Not heard a word from the Unison rep, still waiting to hear something from management. Been for a walk today, while the sun is shining.

Thanks everyone for keep checking in.

for you apple.

sending positive vibes am very on your behalf tho'

Not sure how they can sleep at night.

Am also very for you, nothing to add, other than to suggest you take it up with the Union at higher level. If this fails get yourself an employment lawyer.

My friend was having trouble with her boss and the only way things got moving was when she got herself a shit hot employment lawyer. If you are in the Midlands pm me if you want her details. She did not take crap from anyone, just cut through all the bullshit. The company friend worked for ended up paying the lawyer's bill too, so that may be something to ask.

Keep your chin up and try to get this moving again.

Holy shit is this still going on . Do you work for l govt or nhs? can i ask that?

I would ring your unison branch - tell them that you are not happy with your rep. The rep has been unsupportive and you need an update asap.

Awful that it is dragging on like this.

Hi apple, I would agree, get on the phone and see what is happening. I can't believe this is still going on!

(((hugs)))

Hi Apple
Thinking about you.
Had a bit of a down day myself really after feeling OK for a very long time.
You'll know what I mean!
and to you. Join me in a glass!

Oh Apple, your employers are treating you abysmally. So sorry for what you are going through.

De-lurking to say I have been through similar with a LA and it wasn't nice. Have nothing to offer except a word of support, and to let you know you are in my thoughts.

I can't believe this is still going on. Poor you!! What evil, evil people you work for.

Thanks everyone. Well, I've received letter for disciplinary hearing in next couple of weeks. It arrived with a big file of papers, witness statements, wads of papers to do with internet usage!!!, time sheets etc. Feel sick as currently got tonsillitis and can't cope with it all...

Feeling disgusted that one of the women I work with, the bullying one who makes you feel inferior, has been keeping tabs on me, lying about the times, colluding with the manager.

I can't believe it. Don't want to go back there now. Sorry not very well, just wanted to update... Will come back soon when I feel better.

- well that should be interesting, given that they seemed to have no evidence at the investigation stage.

Someone's been very busy...

I think I would now consider getting legal representation