Time off for pre op assessment

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Julesp
Julesp Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
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Hi. I recently had my wages docked for the time I took to attend a pre operative assessment for my hip replacement.  I was told that teaching staff can take paid time for appointments but that school support staff will get their money docked.  As my arthritis is classed as a disability I thought I should get paid.

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi 
    Just because it is a disability it doesn't mean you have to be paid it is employers disctetion if they pay they only have to allow the time off to attend .
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hi @Julesp. It might be worth speaking to ACAS about this just to clarify your position. Although I believe janer1967 is correct.
  • robt1066
    robt1066 Online Community Member Posts: 33 Contributor
    Hi @Julesp. Contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) on  0808 800 0082. They offer excellent guidance and ACAS may only refer you to them in any event. 

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