I work 105 hours a fortnight, went on stress leave due to workplace matters ( high turnover of staff and workload). I asked to stop working every 2nd Saturday and was told it's part of my contract. They then realised they have given me the wrong contract, not only that when I originally applied, it stated Mon to Fri only. Whatever, I signed the new contract I really didn't want to start trouble.
I Had a transparent medical certificate stating anxiety symptoms. Work decided to put me off for another 2 weeks to get my Doctor to fill in a return to work plan. Had a meeting with HR, dealt with it internally, came to an agreement and returned back to work.
2 weeks in, work requested I see their Doctor for a "employment check up". Asked my Manager what this is and he said a drug test. I complied, went to the appointment and was confused because of the questions they were asking, I was answering frustrated because I already felt went through this with my Doctor. Left thinking what the hell was that and never heard anymore about it, returned to work. 2 weeks after that appointment, I went on annual leave and the day before I was to return I was told to attend a meeting. They stood me down because their Doctor has said I am fit to work, however I need to be supervised at work and can't drive machinery. And I needed bipolar excluded.
This annoyed me. My Doctor referred me to a Pyschiatrist which the report came back that I have no mental illness, my Doctor also agreed and added his commentery. Both said I'm fit to work my normal duties.
I'm ready to return to work, I feel this went way out of hand and their Doctors report was incorrect. Never had any performance issues, no formal or informal discussions nor have I had any accidents using machinery since working there.
Does my Employer legally have to let me back to full duties now that I have 2 reports conflicting their Doctors report? I'm waiting on a review meeting wiyh HR and I'm just wondering if there is anything else I should look out for or are they obligated to have me return. I have been waiting 1 week to hear from HR and I'm starting to feel stressed.
I Had a transparent medical certificate stating anxiety symptoms. Work decided to put me off for another 2 weeks to get my Doctor to fill in a return to work plan. Had a meeting with HR, dealt with it internally, came to an agreement and returned back to work.
2 weeks in, work requested I see their Doctor for a "employment check up". Asked my Manager what this is and he said a drug test. I complied, went to the appointment and was confused because of the questions they were asking, I was answering frustrated because I already felt went through this with my Doctor. Left thinking what the hell was that and never heard anymore about it, returned to work. 2 weeks after that appointment, I went on annual leave and the day before I was to return I was told to attend a meeting. They stood me down because their Doctor has said I am fit to work, however I need to be supervised at work and can't drive machinery. And I needed bipolar excluded.
This annoyed me. My Doctor referred me to a Pyschiatrist which the report came back that I have no mental illness, my Doctor also agreed and added his commentery. Both said I'm fit to work my normal duties.
I'm ready to return to work, I feel this went way out of hand and their Doctors report was incorrect. Never had any performance issues, no formal or informal discussions nor have I had any accidents using machinery since working there.
Does my Employer legally have to let me back to full duties now that I have 2 reports conflicting their Doctors report? I'm waiting on a review meeting wiyh HR and I'm just wondering if there is anything else I should look out for or are they obligated to have me return. I have been waiting 1 week to hear from HR and I'm starting to feel stressed.
