Time Off Work Due To Operation

[Spellkaster]

My other half has been in his job for 24 years now.

On the 1st February, he had an operation at the hospital.

He had booked time off work as holiday to take him up until the 13th February.

Unfortunately the doctor's have told him that because some of his stitches have come undone and he has been bleeding, he wont be able to go back to work.

He had a hydrocele (downstairs problem), and has been told no heavy lifting, can't drive the car etc etc.

He is worried that by asking for an extra week's holiday as he doesn't get sick pay, he is naturally worried about his employer.

He is not under any current disciplinary, and rarely take time off work sick.

Any advice if the employer turns nasty!?

[Sangie595]

Re: Time Off Work Due To Operation

My other half has been in his job for 24 years now.

On the 1st February, he had an operation at the hospital.

He had booked time off work as holiday to take him up until the 13th February.

Unfortunately the doctor's have told him that because some of his stitches have come undone and he has been bleeding, he wont be able to go back to work.

He had a hydrocele (downstairs problem), and has been told no heavy lifting, can't drive the car etc etc.

He is worried that by asking for an extra week's holiday as he doesn't get sick pay, he is naturally worried about his employer.

He is not under any current disciplinary, and rarely take time off work sick.

Any advice if the employer turns nasty!?

The answer is the same as the one I have on the other site!

[Spellkaster]

Re: Time Off Work Due To Operation

Cheers xx

[Spellkaster]

Re: Time Off Work Due To Operation

Although my partner spoke to the director of the company and there was no problems with him taking an extra week off work, rather then loose money going off sick he is still worried.

We found out on Friday that a member of staff, who had been on sick for around 2 months, and whom had been supplying sick notes, has just been sacked.

So my other half is now obviously worried, even though its extended holiday out of his control.

[Sangie595]

Re: Time Off Work Due To Operation

Although my partner spoke to the director of the company and there was no problems with him taking an extra week off work, rather then loose money going off sick he is still worried.

We found out on Friday that a member of staff, who had been on sick for around 2 months, and whom had been supplying sick notes, has just been sacked.

So my other half is now obviously worried, even though its extended holiday out of his control.

He is on holiday. Not off sick. In the end, provided it had been done properly, someone off sick can be fairly dismissed, and two months is a long time. Obviously I don't know if it was done fairly or not, but the point is still valid. You can't be dismissed for taking agreed holiday! The two situations are not the same.

[Spellkaster]

Re: Time Off Work Due To Operation

He is on holiday. Not off sick. In the end, provided it had been done properly, someone off sick can be fairly dismissed, and two months is a long time. Obviously I don't know if it was done fairly or not, but the point is still valid. You can't be dismissed for taking agreed holiday! The two situations are not the same.

Thanks!!