Please can anybody help me with this!
I have just started a part-time job (20 hours a week) in Derby back in January.
I have had hypertension for a long long time and my medication is taking a long while to kick in despite endless trips to the GP.
I have been off 1 day last week and my colleagues told me the employers don't pay for the odd days but only for 3 days plus or something i.e. when it becomes statutory sick pay. They simply don't pay for anybody's odd day off or anything like that.
This is standard across the board for anybody i.e. is not any different for full-timers or long standing staff.
I have never not been paid for the odd day although I appreciate they do say that sickness is paid 'at the employer's discretion' however it is not their policy at this particular housing charity.
I have previously always worked in London. I haven't worked for four years (since I had my son) so not sure if this is legal, and moreover is this common amongs employers at all? Has anybody else had this experience??
It is only 20 hours a week so by and large quite agreeable hours i.e. not an overkill for me and generally better for the psychological health to be working than not.
I am just generally so worried about my health and money and have never had this ever before. Is this usual/legally correct?
Thanks for your help it is simply fantastic to have this facility whereby we can raise employment queries such as this!
Look forward to hearing anybody's views on this.