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Preliminary hearing
Just had a 2-hour hearing and it did not go well at all. I was completely out of my depth and when asked for responses from the judge I felt like they were not correct. I felt like words were being put in my mouth in a way, or my words were misunderstood and I wanted to shout out no that is not the case, that's not what I…
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Hi, my name is Jaydendog1! I was given three options with my job
Hi I’m looking for advice I was given three options with job may 2020 . Caught Covid in work went on sick become very I’ll with long Covid lung problems and stomach problems and fatigue . Unfortortnetly I also have dry eyes threw Covid also I have fibromyalgia which I’ve had for years . Which had gone worse . I’m on pip…
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1st Hello...some advice needed Due to be dismissed due to ill health
Hello, hope everyone well ☺ I'm Jul. I'm considered disabled due to a condition struggling with for 2 years due to be dismissed due to ill health. Anyone able to help with advices? Thank you ???????
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Asked to hand my notice in. Is it legal?
I have Parkinson's disease and have been working for 3 years for a large pastoral organisation in the UK.I really love my job and they knew at the time of recruiting me that i had parkinsons and took me on anyway. They have been really accommodating about giving me flexibilty to be able to continue in my role despite the…
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finally making progress towards going self-employed, but still struggling with the anxiety of it all
I'm posting to ramble a bit and also if anyone got any advice. Later today i've got an appointment with a careers service as i finally did a self-employment course and found an org that are willing to help me become self-employment. i'm autistic with adhd (dxed) and have multiple undiagnosed mental illnesses (cptsd,…
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termination of contract once on a sick off fit note
Hi , my friend is off from work due to mental health problems ( overstressed, being anxious). She is already 6 months off from work on a sick pay. Now received email about job termination without termination letter being attached. Does the employer have a rights to terminate her job? Does the employer should not wait until…
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Mental ill health retirement
I am 52 with 26 years service into local government pension, currently signed off work last 3 months with no sign of improvement, I am wondering if anyone has experience of early ill health retirement for mental health issues? Thanks Hugo
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Hi, my name is Dashbash! It's very difficult to get my employer and colleagues to make allowances
I have Dyspraxia & because it isn't an obvious disability, it's very difficult to get my employer or colleagues to make allowances. I'm very open about the disability & everyone hears but doesn't listen.
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Can an annual leave request be considered a reasonable adjustment?
I’m looking for some advice about reasonable adjustments in the workplace for my adult daughter and more specifically whether an annual leave request could be considered under this category. She lives at home with us as she has moderate learning difficulties and works part time in a hotel - Monday to Friday 8am till 12pm…
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Returning to work after after home working
My employer has instructed us to return to the office 3 days a week and work from home for 2 days , I work in an open plan office I am concerned about returning at this point due to winter being a high risk time for illness, I have worked from home successfully for the last 18 months , I have CP which effects my mobility…
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If I ask for a reduction in hours due to disability, could I remain on the same contract?
I want to know if I ask for a reduction in hours due to disability would this mean another contract or could I remain on the same contract but just work fewer hours a week. My current contract means I het sick pay but my company's new contracts do not include sick pay. I dont want to be disadvantaged because of having a…
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Employer looking for advice
Hi there! I'm writing here hoping to get some advice on the best way to approach hiring inclusively with the disabled community. I'm in the fortunate position to work in the games industry, and recently our company moved to entirely remote within the UK - everyone works from home, we provide the equipment, and we've…
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Manager is making excuses not to make reasonable adjustments at work. What can I do?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any experience of this and can offer me some advice. I have anxiety and occupational health have done an assessment and have confirmed this is a disability under The Equality Act. They have also recommended a number of reasonable adjustments to my employer. My manager does not like this…
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Are rest breaks a reasonable adjustment?
I've started working in a shop that requires me to be on my feet for 3-4 hours and since I have CP, doing this without rest breaks can cause discomfort/pain in my affected leg. Are rest breaks a reasonable adjustment for the job?
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Are there any self employed people on here looking for coaching/business growth programmes?
Hi everyone, Are there any self employed people on here looking for coaching/business growth programmes in the South? Jess
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Preliminary Hearing Agenda
Hi Guys, Just want a bit of a rant, but is it normal for solicitors to send a form for the agenda asking copious amounts of questions and then giving me less than 24 hours to fill it in? I received the form a couple of hours ago, my anxiety got the better of me worrying about and I had to fill most of it out although not…
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Civil Service Interview
I have just had an interview with the Civil Service and it was a complete disaster, in fact, I felt embarrassed that I couldn't answer the questions asked. I don't know if anyone has the same thing happen. I do research before an interview. I practice questions that may be asked, however, once I am in the interview my…
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My son's just graduated. He has autism, and is struggling to find work. Can anyone offer advice?
Hi, my name is Nazia, I'm a mum to a 22yr old (male) Who is autistic, hes graduated with 1st class honours in electromechanical engineering, very bright boy, currently looking for employment, unfortunately not been very successful, is there anyone here that could offer some advice? Thankyou
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Want to resign from work
I used to be a very confident person and I have done well financial industry before but I have worked at this employer for the last 4 years have never seemingly made the grade in those 4 years I have Needed counselling twice due to the stress and pressure I was under I now feel useless and have panic attacks about making…
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Hi, my name is madmactouche! I am now looking into leaving work
i have worked for an NHS trust for over 18 years, and over the last couple of years i have struggled with chronic pain in the base/coccyx of my back, and arthritis. i am now looking into leaving work, as my health is getting worse and i feel that physically i can no longer go on. i am worried about the financial side, and…
