return to work

[ray57]

i have returned to work today after 2 weeks off , with uncontrolled sugar levels , i use to get sleepy during the day , now my levels are back on target , but the problem i have now ,is my boss is refusing to let me work any machines in the works as he thinks i may fall asleep while running them , what can i do about this ??

 

[catherinecherub]

i have returned to work today after 2 weeks off , with uncontrolled sugar levels , i use to get sleepy during the day , now my levels are back on target , but the problem i have now ,is my boss is refusing to let me work any machines in the works as he thinks i may fall asleep while running them , what can i do about this ??

Hi ray,

I think your boss is being cautious as he does not want any accidents to happen. He seems to have your best interests at heart and you probably need a period to prove to him that things are back to normal.
I would suggest that a Dr's letter might help if he bans you for the foreseeable future.

 

[ray57]

hi catherine, my boss got a letter for my doctor an the monday i started back at work saying my levels were much better now , today tuesday sent home from , for one week ,with pay .b/coz all work is with machines and nothing for me to do , and hints of early retirement , , just have to wait and see , how he wants to play it ,

 

[Leak12]

Ray,

Could your boss not allow you to work a machine for an hour or two, building back up to full time over a couple of weeks, whilst being supervised?

 

[oceaneer]

I have aproblem now after being a diabetic for 12 years and had one incident with Hypoglycemia, I am having difficulties getting Offshore Oil Companies to accept me back on a rig. I had a two year lay off while I worked to get my medical again and managed to get back onto a rig. Unfortunately that job finished, so now my company are finding it difficult to find me a slot, even with a Doctor's letter which I renewed recently. I wondered if there are any legal implications about them stopping me, surely I have a right to work, or am I going down the wrong road..? Can anyone offer any advice or help..?

 

[Fraddycat]

Hi all, as diabetics we are covered under the disability discrimination act so we have legal rights not to be discriminated against. I think Ray that's why your boss paid you when he sent you home. It would probably be worth going to Citizens Advice to check the legal situation - or if you have legal cover with home insurance you can give them a call.

The last thing you want is to be out of work and unable to find another job when you are perfectly capable of working.