can i get the sack for being signed off work with a chest infection?

[Kateallison16]

Hi guys
So a very quick little back story. Started my job in november and have been ill on several occassions since.
I went to see a doctor today and he discovered an upper respitory infection (as well as ear infection and the flu ive had for a couple of weeks) he booked me in for xray and have me a bundle of pills. He also signed me off work for two weeks with it.

Work are pretty pissed at me for having time of lately. Although now i can prove i had an underlying condition. I have my sick note and proof of xrays and bits due.

Can they sack me?

Notes: me and my team manager dont get along and they are not happy with my time off. Its been suggested in a sly passive agressive manner before that i was skiving.

I have doctors proof but i know they wont like it. I work for a big company.

I am just concerned.

Thanks xx

Legally this is going to be a bit complex, I think.

Do you still have cancer? Is the back related issue clearly and absolutely linked to that? Do you have medical proof of this?

If the answer to all of those questions is yes, than that illness is linked to a disability under the Equality act so it shouldn't be taken into account.

Do you have a copy of your sickness policy? Two periods of sick leave in two months might prompt a meeting, which would give you the opportunity to explain.

However, if you've had quite a lot of time off in general, and you only joined in November, it's quite possible that you will either fail probation or have your probation extended, so it's really important that you're open with your employer.

To be honest, I'd probably work through the infection, asking for somewhere quiet to work if it wasn't possible to work from home, and plenty of rest breaks. If that's possible - or any reasonable adjustments - it might be worth doing that to show willing. It's totally your decision, though.

Hi ladies, thanks so much for all your help the other day.

So I went in to hand in my sick note to my team manager. We "had it out" if you like and it all ended nicely. We both have cleared the air and know where we stand. She was actually really supportive and we both had a chance to air all concerns.

I am now trying to get better here so I can head back to work refreshed.

I just want to take a moment to say thank you for the understanding comments about the cancer and loosing my little girl. Such a friendly bunch here.

Loads of love xxxx