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simon_cut
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Hi
Has anyone lost their job through medical capability ? I have been working for a company for 11 years just been given my 10 weeks notice on medical capability so in 10 weeks i lose my job with absolutely nothing !!! i was a driver for 7 years but after a fall i damaged the nerves in my leg and that with arthritis i have to use a wheelchair most of the time for the last 3 years i have worked in the office and now they are saying it was only a temporary role and as i cant drive the lorries i have been given my notice i have the union on my side and we are going through the grievance procedure on disability discrimination but i just cant believe big companies can get away with treating people like this !!! has anyone been through anything like this . I am frustrated and upset about it all .
Has anyone lost their job through medical capability ? I have been working for a company for 11 years just been given my 10 weeks notice on medical capability so in 10 weeks i lose my job with absolutely nothing !!! i was a driver for 7 years but after a fall i damaged the nerves in my leg and that with arthritis i have to use a wheelchair most of the time for the last 3 years i have worked in the office and now they are saying it was only a temporary role and as i cant drive the lorries i have been given my notice i have the union on my side and we are going through the grievance procedure on disability discrimination but i just cant believe big companies can get away with treating people like this !!! has anyone been through anything like this . I am frustrated and upset about it all .
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Oh I'm so sorry to hear this @simon_cut, I can only imagine how frustrating this must be. I'm glad to hear you have some support, and hopefully others will be in touch soon, but please do keep us updated with this and we'll advise where we can.
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Hi @simon_cut how did it go? It would be nice to hear from you. I hope you had a good outcome with the union on your side.
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