On sick leave but getting asked to do things

OldMrBrennan83 · 16-10-2018 08:03AM

Sounds like there's some arse covering going on with all this. Back injury and now pushing the manual handling certification hard while also being able to say you won't come to work but you can attend social events? Stay away until you're cleared to go back OP.

Bikeboo · 16-10-2018 08:58AM

Patww79 wrote: »

Sounds like there's some arse covering going on with all this. Back injury and now pushing the manual handling certification hard while also being able to say you won't come to work but you can attend social events? Stay away until you're cleared to go back OP.

Maybe it’s just made them aware of health and safety in general. I did not injure myself in work but it was aggravated by a new position I do, one which I really want to get back to. I actually love my job!
However the Physio is horrified with what I’m telling her and says she’s in no hurry to sign me back in. I’ve some tough decisions to make it seems. I really appreciate all the advice, thanks.

Diziet · 16-10-2018 01:16PM

If you are looking for a form of words to get out of the social invite, then a short email saying :
Dear X, thank you for the invitation to the social event. I am afraid I am not up to it, please give my regards to the team.
For the manual handling course, just say thank you for letting you know, you won't be in a position to attend because of being on sick leave and that you will be happy to take any training required after your return .
In both cases, you are saying No while keeping the language positive.

Bikeboo · 16-10-2018 01:39PM

Diziet wrote: »

If you are looking for a form of words to get out of the social invite, then a short email saying :
Dear X, thank you for the invitation to the social event. I am afraid I am not up to it, please give my regards to the team.
For the manual handling course, just say thank you for letting you know, you won't be in a position to attend because of being on sick leave and that you will be happy to take any training required after your return .
In both cases, you are saying No while keeping the language positive.

I just sent that I was not in s position to attend either event and I got a short reply. There was no reference to the manual handling. With regards the social event, I’m being told the least I could do is attend for s photo!
So I think I will use that positive response about the social event you gave.
I’m actually really annoyed now that I just can’t be left alone to recouperate.

Thank you for the advice.

Postgrad10 · 21-10-2018 11:15PM

I wouldn't bother replying again. You gave your reasons clearly and that's more than enough. You are on sick leave, focus on your recovery . No more looking at work emails.

the_syco · 25-10-2018 12:34AM

Bikeboo wrote: »

The hilarity about the manual handling is that I’m out with a spinal injury!!

Bikeboo wrote: »

I have a spinal issue that was aggravated bu something I had to do in work, it wasn’t anything that would be covered on a manual handling course. (I just don’t want to say too much here) it was a normal part of my days duties.

Bikeboo wrote: »

I presented a physiotherapist report saying my condition is complicated

Your boss is not a nice lady. She's a bitch who is causing you stress by using emotional blackmail whilst being all smiles. Remember; it was her emotional blackmail that made you go back too soon causing your current issue!

TallGlass · 25-10-2018 12:59AM

Go, Slip, $$$. Imagine the field day payout a judge would have with a case with what you've mentioned.

Some times on this part of the site, I do be wondering am I actually reading this.

Your manager, knowing your out sick with a spinal injury of sorts, ask you to not only attend a manual handling course then asks you to go for a night out.

Tell her to **** off and don't reply back unless you need to.

Your as bad entertaining it and giving ifs and buts answer. The simple answer you should be giving is 'No I won't, and will contact you in due course with a return date.'

Also. This manager needs removing. She's going to end up costing this company a fortune one day with a massive claim against them.

evolving_doors · 25-10-2018 01:11AM

Just don't respond.
You're sick.
Not working.
Not responding.
Everything through HR.

_Brian · 25-10-2018 12:00PM

Postgrad10 wrote: »

I wouldn't bother replying again. You gave your reasons clearly and that's more than enough. You are on sick leave, focus on your recovery . No more looking at work emails.

Exactly.
Follow the sick leave policy if there is any mention of contacting work with updates on your condition but otherwise just let them be.

evolving_doors · 25-10-2018 05:46PM

Strongly worded letter from employment solicitor?
Is that too far? Seems like the manager is going a bit far too!

Postgrad10 · 25-10-2018 06:55PM

Probably the type of manager that does things like this all the time, poor employees give an inch and the manager gets carried away with themself.

Postgrad10 · 25-10-2018 06:55PM

Probably the type of manager that does things like this all the time, poor employees give an inch and the manager gets carried away with themself.

Ken. · 29-10-2018 11:47AM

If I was the op I wouldn't go to either. But I would love to find out what date will be put on the manual handling cert. The day it's done or back dated a few months.