Probation extended.

JoleneD · January 2020

Hi, looking for some advice please. Started my job at the local authority back in June and in December they advised me they would be extending my probation because of my sickness absence level; sickness absence caused by my disability and pain levels. I have been informed that my employer can’t use my disability on my sickness record but they state they can? On top of this the general treatment I am getting from management and HR is disgusting and I really feel discriminated against by their treatment and their actions. I am in communication with my union and am going to try and get in touch with ACAS, but wanted to see if anyone had any other suggestions please. Really appreciate it!

woodbine · January 2020

The union is the way to go, might be premature to approach ACAS? Its 42 years since i worked for a local authority and it was a standing joke that we got 4 weeks holiday and 2 weeks off sick, things have changed.

Chloe_Scope · January 2020

Sorry to hear you haven't had the right support @JoleneD! I would see what your union can do, I really hope they can resolve it. Do you have any reasonable adjustments? Here is some information that you might find useful:

Please do let us know how you get on.

JoleneD · January 2020

@Chloe_Scope They’re starting to make some adjustments now but it’s their lack of understanding that they believe a hot water bottle will help with my pain flare ups!
Its their lack of understanding and the way they’ve been dealing with it that is making me feel embarrassed and losing all my dignity with some of the things they’ve put in place.

Chloe_Scope · January 2020

I'm sorry to hear this @JoleneD, you certainly deserve better!

Adrian_Scope · January 2020

Hi @JoleneD. This sounds awful.
Give your union and ACAS a go. There's also EASS too, if you need some other options.

Please let us know how you get on.

Cressida · January 2020

@JoleneD You don't mention your disability but I know Versus produce a booklet for employers about Rheumatoid arthritis and how it can affect people. Is there some sort of charity relating to your disability? I'm not asking you to post your particular problems but trying to help you explore other possibilities.

Probation extended.

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