Termination of employment

Hi Marka So sorry to hear this maybe give Macmillan a ring I am under the impression that employers can’t do that but it’s been a while since I was in the active workforce. Although you say you’ve been off 8 months maybe your terms if contract says something? I know many get reduced salaries after 6 months sickness  

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I was retired when I was diagnosed so personally didn’t have those issues. 

Hope you get something sorted as cancer is worrying enough without any added stress. 

Marta this sounds illegal. As a union rep you are uniquely placed. Use some union muscle. 

Hi Marka,   I was off work 10 months before going back. I went from full pay to half pay at 6 months, but I knew that was in my contract. I was never intimidated into going back to work, quite the opposite, and when I did I was constantly asked if I was okay. As Hazel said contact Macmillan for advice, as I think it may be illegal. 

It is management discretion , in the police its the chief constable.  Apparently this company has a habit of mistreating people on longterm sick.

Oh I am . This company has a bullying culture right from the top. He hates me because I keep successfully defending people against his spurious disciplinary efforts.

In local government and some private sector companies it is purely management discretion.  This company has a terrible health and safety attitude. So many off with stress,or have suffered from stress, nearly %30 of the workforce. 

That’s the ticket. Best of luck. Xx

Sorry I keep calling you Marta. 

Marka

You should be protected under disability discrimination law.  Macmillan have a section on it, but the link isn't pasting 

4 weeks phased return unlikely to be long enough for physical work. 

Gill

I have the equality act 2010 and yes it does point to breaches.  This company however thinks it is above any law or legislation. I recently helped someone in a case of discrimination case which they won , costing them many thousands for their attitude towards mental health. The main manager has never forgiven me. The company chose to settle out of court. They are petrified of adverse publicity, although the manager does not care as he is unaccountable personally. 

Macmillan have a work support advisor which might be a place to start ADVISOR

There is this page on your rights at work HERE

And we have a champ who works/worked at the CAB. He might have some words of wisdom. Kasvin

I suspect as a union rep though you are better placed. Maybe we can pick your brains when you are fit and well and up and at 'em.