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Whats-His-Face
over 5 years ago

so I was working with company (agency) for 9 months and got taken on last month. Well I also got diagnosed with autism last month. 

Last week everything got to me resulting in me taking sick leave for last two weeks. 

I came in to work today to ask if I could maybe do reduced hours until I start therapy and instead they have sacked me for Not meeting company need whilst on probation and he made sure to mention it’s nothing to do with my condition, autism/anxiety/depression. In my opinion this is an absolute lie. 

I’m so pissed right now, I know have no way of paying for all my expenses. My wife is gonna be mad with me. I’m such a let down, I might just end it, will be easier for everyone!

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  • over 5 years ago

    I'm really sorry to hear that, Jason. It is not you that is a "let down"; you are the one who has been let down. I have had this happen several times now, and sadly, the legal protections which we have in principle are often toothless in the face of an employer who is determined to get around them, often just at the moments when we lack the energy to fight back. That is not your fault any more than your autism is.

    Please look after yourself. I know that it will be difficult right now, but don't hesitate to seek out help from the welfare system and whatever other supports you can find - including us rabble here, of course! Given your recent diagnosis and current mental health problems, you should be able to claim ESA, and possibly even some PIP (which you may be entitled to even when you get back into work.) Neither of these preclude you from seeking work, but they will reduce the pressure to take work which you might not be compatible with.

    I suggest that you and/or your wife, preferably both, book an appointment with your local Citizen's Advice Bureau as soon as you can (ask if they have a worker specialising in disability issues, as many do.) Not only will they be able to help you find the assistance that you need, they are also extremely good at dealing with financial hardships, and can negotiate effectively on your behalf to make arrangements with creditors to tide you through this difficult time. They have saved my bacon several times over the last couple of decades.

    Best wishes. You can get through this and emerge stronger than you were before.

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  • over 5 years ago

    I'm really sorry to hear that, Jason. It is not you that is a "let down"; you are the one who has been let down. I have had this happen several times now, and sadly, the legal protections which we have in principle are often toothless in the face of an employer who is determined to get around them, often just at the moments when we lack the energy to fight back. That is not your fault any more than your autism is.

    Please look after yourself. I know that it will be difficult right now, but don't hesitate to seek out help from the welfare system and whatever other supports you can find - including us rabble here, of course! Given your recent diagnosis and current mental health problems, you should be able to claim ESA, and possibly even some PIP (which you may be entitled to even when you get back into work.) Neither of these preclude you from seeking work, but they will reduce the pressure to take work which you might not be compatible with.

    I suggest that you and/or your wife, preferably both, book an appointment with your local Citizen's Advice Bureau as soon as you can (ask if they have a worker specialising in disability issues, as many do.) Not only will they be able to help you find the assistance that you need, they are also extremely good at dealing with financial hardships, and can negotiate effectively on your behalf to make arrangements with creditors to tide you through this difficult time. They have saved my bacon several times over the last couple of decades.

    Best wishes. You can get through this and emerge stronger than you were before.

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