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<blockquote data-quote="JRT" data-source="post: 2362522" data-attributes="member: 520947"><p>Wise words from Max68. Your scenario is so similar to mine RobinRedbreast.</p><p>Just over a year ago the first wave was about to hit. The advice seemed to be that all of those who were in receipt of flu jab would be asked to self isolate, I even had screen shots to prove it. I contacted my employer and told them why I wouldnt be in and they had no problem with it,even had a form ready to be filled over phone confirming I was self isolating because diabetic.</p><p>As far as I was concerned if my employer were accepting the fact it was fine,if you were 5 minutes late for a shift youd get a phone call!</p><p>I heard nothing from them during March/April. Not surprised they were a care home overwhelmed by Covid.</p><p>When I did hear from them they assumed I was shielding and a complex saga began!</p><p>I remember my Unison rep asking me if on that first phone call I had asked how my absence was being viewed! I replied that no I hadnt as I was so relieved that my employers obviously felt it was justified and tbh I was just glad to be safe.</p><p>Unison vary. I think they are fighting the situation with legislation that doesnt quite fit the pandemic. I know he told me people who were shielded were struggling with employers.</p><p>As you work for the council, I assume you do, they may be more cooperative than the private sector.</p><p>I was exceptionally lucky in that I had a small amount of savings I could live on.</p><p>By September I had had enough of the endless supplying info to an employer who were dragging their feet. They weren't paying me, I doubted I would work for them again.</p><p>We were stalemate and the process was stressful. </p><p>The only thing I would potentially suggest if the situation isnt remedied quickly is applying for Universal Credit. My Union rep suggested it to me.</p><p>Obviously I dont know your circumstances. There are websites such as Entitled To which can give you an indication of what you can get.</p><p>Initially I was a bit bemused by suggestion as when working I earned to much! Of course at that stage I was employed but not being paid so I was entitled. </p><p>It's a tiny sum but will pay council tax etc,dental treatment, help with rent.</p><p>As I say,it may be totally inappropriate for your circumstances but if you are not being paid may help. It also takes five weeks from application to first payment so may be worth applying sooner rather than later. If everything is resolved you just wont get it!</p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JRT, post: 2362522, member: 520947"] Wise words from Max68. Your scenario is so similar to mine RobinRedbreast. Just over a year ago the first wave was about to hit. The advice seemed to be that all of those who were in receipt of flu jab would be asked to self isolate, I even had screen shots to prove it. I contacted my employer and told them why I wouldnt be in and they had no problem with it,even had a form ready to be filled over phone confirming I was self isolating because diabetic. As far as I was concerned if my employer were accepting the fact it was fine,if you were 5 minutes late for a shift youd get a phone call! I heard nothing from them during March/April. Not surprised they were a care home overwhelmed by Covid. When I did hear from them they assumed I was shielding and a complex saga began! I remember my Unison rep asking me if on that first phone call I had asked how my absence was being viewed! I replied that no I hadnt as I was so relieved that my employers obviously felt it was justified and tbh I was just glad to be safe. Unison vary. I think they are fighting the situation with legislation that doesnt quite fit the pandemic. I know he told me people who were shielded were struggling with employers. As you work for the council, I assume you do, they may be more cooperative than the private sector. I was exceptionally lucky in that I had a small amount of savings I could live on. By September I had had enough of the endless supplying info to an employer who were dragging their feet. They weren't paying me, I doubted I would work for them again. We were stalemate and the process was stressful. The only thing I would potentially suggest if the situation isnt remedied quickly is applying for Universal Credit. My Union rep suggested it to me. Obviously I dont know your circumstances. There are websites such as Entitled To which can give you an indication of what you can get. Initially I was a bit bemused by suggestion as when working I earned to much! Of course at that stage I was employed but not being paid so I was entitled. It's a tiny sum but will pay council tax etc,dental treatment, help with rent. As I say,it may be totally inappropriate for your circumstances but if you are not being paid may help. It also takes five weeks from application to first payment so may be worth applying sooner rather than later. If everything is resolved you just wont get it! Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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