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Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome - not allowed back to work

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Hi

I was diagnosed with having Asperger's Syndrome this week and was asked to go 'on sick' by work until I had my assessment four weeks ago due to issues at work. Now I have my diagnosis I'm not being allowed back to work due to 'duty of care' and issues where I work. I haven't been told when I can return to work but have been asked to go and see my doctor to be signed off again. I'm not sick. Any suggestions how I can get back to work which is what I love doing and is my focus in life.

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  • If you are not in a union you may be able to get advice from a citizen's advice bureau.  I would suggest you do this.

    There looks to me like there is a very strong possiblilty of discrimination and harasment here, both of which are illegal.  Employers are morally bound to enable you to put some representations to the company.   You need proper advice.  Get all the facts written down before you see anyone so you don't forget anything.  And keep everything you have in writing from your employer and any supporting evidence from your practitioner.  Make notes every time your employer contacts you.

    And is there an office of your employer higher up that you could approach.  Is this a decision of a manager or someone higher up?  Go higher up than your manager if you can.

    In the meantime, you may find this useful.  It is coming without any recommendation but it will be the cheapest way of getting advice.  It is a service provided by postgraduate students in law as part of their course under the auspices of experienced legal experts:

    http://www.law.ac.uk/about/legal-advice-for-the-public/

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  • If you are not in a union you may be able to get advice from a citizen's advice bureau.  I would suggest you do this.

    There looks to me like there is a very strong possiblilty of discrimination and harasment here, both of which are illegal.  Employers are morally bound to enable you to put some representations to the company.   You need proper advice.  Get all the facts written down before you see anyone so you don't forget anything.  And keep everything you have in writing from your employer and any supporting evidence from your practitioner.  Make notes every time your employer contacts you.

    And is there an office of your employer higher up that you could approach.  Is this a decision of a manager or someone higher up?  Go higher up than your manager if you can.

    In the meantime, you may find this useful.  It is coming without any recommendation but it will be the cheapest way of getting advice.  It is a service provided by postgraduate students in law as part of their course under the auspices of experienced legal experts:

    http://www.law.ac.uk/about/legal-advice-for-the-public/

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