I was in an accident 9 month's ago, which left me unable to work, drive or care for myself. I needed wheelchair to leave my house 6 months ago. I had surgery and I was taking some seriously addictive prescription pain meds. I'm over that now, recovery has been slow, but I hoped I'd be ok doing a phased return back to work. Just a few afternoons a week. My nurse wasn't too keen on the idea, but was a bit more supportive when I said it would be admin only.
Anyway, I went back last week and omg what a mistake! I can't retain any information they've given me to read, it might as well be in another language and I'm in a lot of discomfort, which continued for days after only half day at work. Im also struggling with concentrating on the drive to and from work. I feel like I could fall asleep at the wheel.
My employer also didn't stick to the agreement of doing admin only, they wanted me back on my normal duties on my second day! I was literally nearly sick I was so upset I left early. I had a back to work meeting, discussed my disabilities the accident had left me with and I had strict instructions not to over do it or carry out any heavy lifting.
Can I go back on the sick?
It's made me feel ill after what they did to me the other day and also made my condition worse. I'm dreading going back tomorrow. I've spoken to my union and they've said my employer is in the wrong for making me go back to my normal duties when I should be on a phased return and discussed all the legalities.