EmilyK83
28-03-12, 17:37
Had a letter from work today, and I'm not entirely sure what to do about it :-/
I was signed off in mid-December with anxiety and stress, and I'm on a phased return to work. For the last 2 weeks, I was working 3 full days in the office and 2 mornings at home - however, my current doctor's note which starts today says working full time, with 1-2 days in the office and the rest from home.
The work I do is mainly writing reports and things, and my work laptop's all set up to be connected to the right shared drives etc. from home.
However...I've just had a letter emailed through from work which basically says "we are not able to accommodate you working 2 days in the office and 3 days at home. We would like to invite you to discuss this as soon as possible, as we haven't any current working arrangements in place".
They've made it very clear in the past that it's an office-based role and my aim should be not just to increase the number of hours I'm working - but the number of hours in the office.
They're also making an appointment for me to see Occupational Health.
I don't know what my rights are here :-/ The doctor was considering signing me off completely for 2 weeks, surely this option is better? This is still a phased return to work?
I don't really know what to think - I'm convinced that they're trying to get rid of me. Not sure what to do - or what to say in the meeting tomorrow - as I don't really know what my rights are.
Any advice would be appreciated from anyone who's been in a similar position, as this is making me worry even more :(
Em x
I was signed off in mid-December with anxiety and stress, and I'm on a phased return to work. For the last 2 weeks, I was working 3 full days in the office and 2 mornings at home - however, my current doctor's note which starts today says working full time, with 1-2 days in the office and the rest from home.
The work I do is mainly writing reports and things, and my work laptop's all set up to be connected to the right shared drives etc. from home.
However...I've just had a letter emailed through from work which basically says "we are not able to accommodate you working 2 days in the office and 3 days at home. We would like to invite you to discuss this as soon as possible, as we haven't any current working arrangements in place".
They've made it very clear in the past that it's an office-based role and my aim should be not just to increase the number of hours I'm working - but the number of hours in the office.
They're also making an appointment for me to see Occupational Health.
I don't know what my rights are here :-/ The doctor was considering signing me off completely for 2 weeks, surely this option is better? This is still a phased return to work?
I don't really know what to think - I'm convinced that they're trying to get rid of me. Not sure what to do - or what to say in the meeting tomorrow - as I don't really know what my rights are.
Any advice would be appreciated from anyone who's been in a similar position, as this is making me worry even more :(
Em x