ROSP Exception request denied by payroll

[L22eew]

Hi all.

Just here look to gauge feedback from others.

I'm currently off work (post surgery recovery). Long story short, I made work aware In August 2022 that I discovered a lump, and will need surgery at some point.

December 2023 the GP signed me off for 4 weeks, with regards to the lump, as it was getting bigger and bigger as the months passed by. I was in a lot of discomfort.

Feeling guilty I RTW after 2 weeks rest, and was put on a stage 1. During my meeting I made it clear that I am still on the waiting list for surgery, and when that day comes, I'm going to be off for a few weeks to recover.

Then in February 2024 I went to work as normal, feeling a bit iffy. Asked to go home, and did 2 COVID tests, which we positive. Stayed off work until I tested negative. This would be an 2nd absence, which I accept.

Mid November 2024 I go in for surgery, with regards to my long term medical condition, I made work aware of back in August 2022. During The first week I was off for post surgery recovery, I lost most of my wages due to the new sickness policy.

I discussed with Manager, stating they can submit a exception request, so I'd receive full sick pay. Manager said it's out of their hands, and I was to contact HR, which I did. HR replied back saying Manager needs to submit a sick pay exception form.

Manager finally submitted the form, but now the payroll department have denied the request.

I am physically off work, post surgery recovery. At this moment In time, I am not fit for work.

Is there anything I can do, to try and fight my case? As I have literally lost over £325 in wages for the 1st week I've been off, and I really feel penalised for something that's out of my control.

Cheers all

[heraldmoth]

I’d say you’re being penalised for all the people who used to take the 2 weeks sick leave each year as additional annual leave. Get a definitive answer from you manager, I’d hate to believe this is where we now stand with sick leave

[Londonsburning]

Hi all.

Just here look to gauge feedback from others.

I'm currently off work (post surgery recovery). Long story short, I made work aware In August 2022 that I discovered a lump, and will need surgery at some point.

December 2023 the GP signed me off for 4 weeks, with regards to the lump, as it was getting bigger and bigger as the months passed by. I was in a lot of discomfort.

Feeling guilty I RTW after 2 weeks rest, and was put on a stage 1. During my meeting I made it clear that I am still on the waiting list for surgery, and when that day comes, I'm going to be off for a few weeks to recover.

Then in February 2024 I went to work as normal, feeling a bit iffy. Asked to go home, and did 2 COVID tests, which we positive. Stayed off work until I tested negative. This would be an 2nd absence, which I accept.

Mid November 2024 I go in for surgery, with regards to my long term medical condition, I made work aware of back in August 2022. During The first week I was off for post surgery recovery, I lost most of my wages due to the new sickness policy.

I discussed with Manager, stating they can submit a exception request, so I'd receive full sick pay. Manager said it's out of their hands, and I was to contact HR, which I did. HR replied back saying Manager needs to submit a sick pay exception form.

Manager finally submitted the form, but now the payroll department have denied the request.

I am physically off work, post surgery recovery. At this moment In time, I am not fit for work.

Is there anything I can do, to try and fight my case? As I have literally lost over £325 in wages for the 1st week I've been off, and I really feel penalised for something that's out of my control.

Cheers all

Get in touch with your area rep and submit all your evidence to them. You should also put a grievance in against said manager

[Fusilier68]

It’s down to the union agreement your in this mess. You’ll get no help from them