Resignation while on sick leave ?
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t rather than the 'stress' I was signed off for. Got put on gardening leave for two months; result. That depends on the sick employee's relationship with his employer. An employee who has a long term illness might eventually be dismissed, but the employer has to go through a careful procedure first, especially if the illness could count as a disability.
As to the original question, I am not sure what problem the OP envisaged might arise from resigning whilst on sick leave. In general, every employee is free to resign whenever he or she wishes, subject to giving notice.
As to the original question, I am not sure what problem the OP envisaged might arise from resigning whilst on sick leave. In general, every employee is free to resign whenever he or she wishes, subject to giving notice.
Breadvan -Thanks for your thoughts I'll try and get a squint at his company's Ts&Cs.
I think he's worried that if he's still listed as under 'stress' as unable to do his job he'll be left with no income (two kids + mortgage etc.) and will have to look for another job but having been listed as having had sick leave through stress that will reduce significantly his chances with another firm.
I think he's worried that if he's still listed as under 'stress' as unable to do his job he'll be left with no income (two kids + mortgage etc.) and will have to look for another job but having been listed as having had sick leave through stress that will reduce significantly his chances with another firm.
drdel said:
Young lad I know, asked my advice, he is been on sick leave for a while but soon, after 6 months his pay stops. Any one know what happens if he's still signed off?
If his SSP comes to an end he will go on to ESA:https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/ov...
What do you mean by "listed"? There is no central database of employee's medical histories that can be accessed by prospective employers. In most cases, an applicant for a job does not have to disclose past medical history, especially if the problem has been resolved.
It's a delicate subject, but these days a sensible employer should not mind that an applicant had experienced stress or other mental health issues in the past, so long as the candidate had recovered and was able to do the job. The stigma attached to the mental fragility that most of us experience at least some time in our lives is beginning to fall away, although it hasn't completely gone yet. Obviously there will always be practical questions as to whether a person can handle a job.
It's a delicate subject, but these days a sensible employer should not mind that an applicant had experienced stress or other mental health issues in the past, so long as the candidate had recovered and was able to do the job. The stigma attached to the mental fragility that most of us experience at least some time in our lives is beginning to fall away, although it hasn't completely gone yet. Obviously there will always be practical questions as to whether a person can handle a job.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 29th March 11:32
Having said that, an employee who is off long term with a stress condition may eventually be managed out of the business, but the wise employer will tread carefully in this area. If the employee wants to leave, a negotiated exit may be possible. Quite often, an employee who has a dispute with the employer will play the stress card as a bargaining tactic. Some people claiming stress are quite genuinely and seriously unwell. Some are faking it. Obvs.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 29th March 12:23
Breadvan72 said:
The current employer will have a file record of the dude being signed off sick, but most employers are careful what they say in references, so the sickness record would not necessarily dog the bloke's footsteps in the future.
I always like the saying "average when they turned up".MDMA . said:
Breadvan72 said:
The current employer will have a file record of the dude being signed off sick, but most employers are careful what they say in references, so the sickness record would not necessarily dog the bloke's footsteps in the future.
I always like the saying "average when they turned up".
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