...and I need a way of getting out of it.
I know,I know, in the saintly world that is Mn no-one ever has time off or is less than honest to their employers .I know that .But I am still asking those who might be able to help to give me some ideas.
Back story is;
I work for a government department that has all sorts of policies in place for sickness. I have adhered to everything required of me so far.I have had to have 11 weeks so far off work following an operation .I still need a couple of more weeks until Im fit for work. I have had an evaluation by Occ health and am not expected by them to be fit for another 3 weeks or so.I also have a valid med cert that has 3 weeks to go. I am seeing occ therapists to help my recovery . In short I am doing all I can to hasten my return and work are so far supporting my absence.
I have had a letter reminding me that I have a 3 monthly meeting set up for next week with my line manager, her manager and the doctor(presumably on the phone). I cannot attend this meeting as I have a previously booked annual days leave and am booked to go on a day trip with a friend.
My question is -how do I get out of/change this meeting? Is it so very vital it must be on the day noted in the letter? I did have the day booked off before my operation. Can I remind my manager of this (she did ask previously about annual leave but I forgot ) and take that day as annual leave? I can attend any and all other days required.Will it go against me if I cant attend this meeting?
And before anyone says that if I can go on a day trip then I can go to work I am going to be driven to and from and not much will be expected of me other than my company .It will be a welcome change of scene for me as Ive not been able to leave the house for many weeks.
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ineedanexcuse · 10/11/2013 14:51
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