Another reason to leave the EU

[don4l]

The EU has ruled that employers will have to recompense workers who fall ill during their holidays.

It's no wonder that Europe is going bankrupt.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18534028


Don
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[Shar2]

It's always been the case where I work. If you're taken ill during your holiday and you have a note from the GP/Hospital you can claim back your leave days.

[5potTurbo]

Shar2 said:

It's always been the case where I work. If you're taken ill during your holiday and you have a note from the GP/Hospital you can claim back your leave days.

Yep, same here: resident of a financially viable, solvent Eurozone country.

[AJS-]

5potTurbo said:

Yep, same here: resident of a the financially viable, solvent Eurozone country.

[DSM2]

don4l said:

The EU has ruled that employers will have to recompense workers who fall ill during their holidays.

It's no wonder that Europe is going bankrupt.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18534028


Don
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You're right, no wonder at all. Even as the EU flushes itself down the sewer it has been relentlessly constructing over decades, it keeps digging..

[don4l]

Shar2 said:

It's always been the case where I work. If you're taken ill during your holiday and you have a note from the GP/Hospital you can claim back your leave days.

Do you think that this is reasonable?



Don
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[davepoth]

don4l said:

Do you think that this is reasonable?



Don
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Always been the case at places I work too - I've never had to do it but holiday could be claimed back if you've got a doctor's note.

[Regiment]

davepoth said:

Always been the case at places I work too - I've never had to do it but holiday could be claimed back if you've got a doctor's note.

That sounds like the most retarded thing in the world.

[Mojocvh]

Regiment said:

davepoth said:

Always been the case at places I work too - I've never had to do it but holiday could be claimed back if you've got a doctor's note.

That sounds like the most retarded thing in the world.

somewhat ironical posting there mate......

[951TSE]

I can understand it even if it seems mad. When you go in holiday you're paid holiday pay, so in effect your employer is employing you to take a break so if you're ill it stands to reason that you will be able to 'go sick' during that time.

Of course it works both ways in that in this country you would be required to produce a sick note after a set time and I guess an employer could then put you on Statutory Sick Pay which is a standard rate and usually a lot less than your holiday pay.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

What happens if I go on holiday whilst I'm off sick?

[davepoth]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

What happens if I go on holiday whilst I'm off sick?

If you are off sick from work and then holiday starts? Same thing.

If you are off sick just so you can go to Magaluf? You get sacked.

[ringram]

The up side is that there is no statutory requirement to pay any sick time in the UK.
So the best that can be hoped for is leave without pay.

[Dogwatch]

Broke my leg in the '70s and was off work for four months - it wouldn't knit without some surgical 'help'.

Was very surprised when I returned and the company (financial institution but not a bank) insisted my holiday entitlement still stood.

[bitchstewie]

don4l said:

Shar2 said:

It's always been the case where I work. If you're taken ill during your holiday and you have a note from the GP/Hospital you can claim back your leave days.

Do you think that this is reasonable?

Yes.

Tbh I'd assumed it was normal practise as presumably most organisations let you cancel time off if you need to.

[Regiment]

Mojocvh said:

somewhat ironical posting there mate......

Why is it ironic?

[bigdog3]

Regiment said:

Mojocvh said:

somewhat ironical posting there mate......

Why is it ironic?

Double whammy - Doh ...

[Ozzie Osmond]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

What happens if I go on holiday whilst I'm off sick?

That's fine - , just be careful you don't get pregnant or you'll have to claim maternity leave as well.

[bigdog3]

Ozzie Osmond said:

TwigtheWonderkid said:

What happens if I go on holiday whilst I'm off sick?

That's fine - , just be careful you don't get pregnant or you'll have to claim maternity leave as well.

One more liability which makes employers reluctant to engage permanent staff...

[thehawk]

5potTurbo said:

Shar2 said:

It's always been the case where I work. If you're taken ill during your holiday and you have a note from the GP/Hospital you can claim back your leave days.

Yep, same here: resident of a financially viable, solvent Eurozone country.

Same, work for a an extremely large and profitable US company