Published on 12, July, 2020
Having tough time of a tough time. Had meeting with Employer and my medical team, my employer asked to speak with my medical team. Which I agreed to in the spirit of being open and with the expectation that the discussion would be about my requested changes, with some discussion about my performance. Really angry with everything, I feel meeting was ambushed to set the scene to kick me out of the company. I feel my medical team would provide some support, but I feel they have made things worse. I have told my doctor that I am trapped at work, in that my skills are out dated so I am not marketable, so my best cause of action is to stick at work and gain the skills and experience I need to continue with my career with a different employer. My doctor in the meeting said well we aren't getting any where with frustrations and problems at work, and he can't progress anything with my mental health until that is sorted out. He also keeps asking me "are you working full time now", I have been working full time for years. Part of my reasonable changes was to work at home a couple of days a week, because I find the office environment difficult, they already think I am wasting time at home. Just hate this sick twisted world In the meeting I am given two options, either leave the company or undertake a months trial where I will be intensively and closely monitored which will be very stressful. There were several references to having the option to leave the company at any time. They wanted to be involved with my medical team because they want an indication as to whether I am fit to undertake this trial. Even if the trial is successful, I am told that the changes I have requested do not fit with their company plans anymore. They cited communication problems, but I don't know where they are getting these from, I don't have communcation issues with my peers. I do with this nightmare manager, but I am doing my hardest to not let that get in the way of my work, and suppressing a lot of anger that they are adding to the situation
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share this. I hope gradually things will improve. But, in regards to your post I am a bit confused. Nevertheless, am I right in thinking that you are talking about 'Your Rights at Work'.
In other words, reasonable adjustments to put in place to your satisfaction and that is sustainable?
Such as making changes to the building or premises where a person works.
Changing the way in which work is done.
Providing equipment that will help the person do their job
Reasonable adjustments can be possibly be implemented on a temporary, occasional or permanent basis.
Adjustments have to be reasonable, and you have to show that you are expecting substantial disadvantages.
Whether a change is accepted or not it depends on:
If the change deals with the disadvantage
How practical it is to make the change
Size of the employer, financial and other resources
Financial assistance available to make the change
A letter form a GP or health professional can back up your request for adjustments
Employer's can sometimes get financial help from the government's Access to Work Service
Examples
Morning medication ------ Allow later start time
Social difficulties ---------- Reduce customer contact
Returning to work --------- Graded return to work
Attending therapy ---------- Time off to see therapist
Role too pressurised ------- Reduce tasks in job
Requesting adjustments
It is important that you think carefully about what would be effective for you, as no one knows what you need other than yourself. An employer should not try to identify adjustments to make without your views on board.
An Access to Work grant helps pay for practical support if you have a disability, health or mental health condition so you can:
100% funding available at job start, employer pays 1/3 if already in employment)
How to apply for Access to Work
Apply online: https://www,gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
Telephone: 0345 604 3349 (Weekdays: 9am - 5pm)
E-mail: dwponline.helpdesk@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Further information:
Disability Confident:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign
The Mindful Employer
http://www.mindfulemployer.net
Business Disability Forum:
http://www.disabilitystandard.com
ACAS:
http://www.acas.org.uk
Hope this helps and not too much apologies in advance if this did not make sense.
reasonable adjustments to put in place to your satisfaction and that is sustainable
Otis said:reasonable adjustments to put in place to your satisfaction and that is sustainable
Yes, thanks for your message