Hey all
Haven’t been on here for a while, feeling a bit down so felt the need to post.
Had a meeting with HR and my boss today. To cut a long story short they want to move me into a new post as in their words my sick leave has had a detrimental effect on the business . Feeling quite upset as I’ve been at the company in my post for nearly 7 years and was the founding member of the team, I’ve helped to build the team and my performance has been and still is very good. I’ve been doing the same role in total for 15 years. They are selling it to me as a less stressful job which will allow me to work reduced hours.
It feels like the end of an era and I’m so nervous about starting a new position. I’ve also been to see a spinal surgeon this week. I’ve had major lower back pain and numbness in my hands at night for quite some time and it’s got much worse over the last 6 months. I thought it was MS related but according to the surgeon it can be resolved with an operation on my wrists. I’m going for an MRI on Saturday which I know won’t be pleasant. Have no one to go with me.
I know I need to be strong and just get it done and think about my health but it’s so hard as all of you will know xxx
hi loublou
i take it that you have a diagnosis of ms?
if so then get access to work involved and your union.
why the worry about MRIs?
totally painless, you can take your own music to listen to whilst in it, as you must know.
sorry that i can’t help more but i didn’t fully understand your post.
carole x
My understanding from my own employer is that the diagnosis of MS you become disabled under employment law and that has some strict rules re your employment - both protection of and adjustments too. As mentioned speak to a union it even citizens advice.
Thanks all, I’ve found out that MS Society provide free legal advice https://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-legal-advice-service
My company doesn’t recognise unions.
I’ll also take separate advice from an employment lawyer if I need to. Sometimes I think employers aren’t totally aware of the law and need reminding. It’s tough to fight though when you’re unwell and that’s what a lot rely on.
Yes I do have MS. I was diagnosed as relapsing remitting in 2012. I had symptoms for 2 years before that. They always said they’d support me but now I feel like an inconvenience as I’ve asked to reduce my hours. I think they want people who can work all hours. I used to work 13 hours a day in the office, sometimes 18.